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Novi Public Library Employment Opportunity - Support Services Shelver - 12-hour position
by Marcia Dominick 29 Mar '17

29 Mar '17

*EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:* *Position: Support Services Shelver, Permanent Part-Time* *Job Duties:* · Sorts and loads carts for shelving; shelves and shifts materials in the public areas; shelf reads; reports problems with shelf organization to the Support Services Supervisor. · Directs patrons to Reference staff for assistance. · Assists with opening and closing procedures for the Support Services Department. · Assists with the overall maintenance and orderliness of the Library’s collections, display areas, and department areas. · Assists other Support Services staff with operations of the ILS module and the AST system. · Assists Librarians with special projects with the approval of the Support Services Supervisor. · Adapts and responds to multiple priorities, interruptions, and demands; retains knowledge and stays up-to-date on current Library policies and procedures; communicates effectively with patrons, co-workers, and professional colleagues; resolves problem situations and collaborates across departments in a positive manner. · Assists in accomplishing the Library’s and the Support Service Department’s goals. · Performs other duties as assigned. *Job Requirements:* · High school diploma or equivalent required. · Knowledge of alphabetical, numerical, and decimal systems of arrangement. · Proficient in MS Office, Internet browsers, and other computer related technology. · Ability to take direction willingly and easily adaptable to change. · Enthusiastic, positive, friendly and approachable. · Strong attention to customer service. · Strong obligation to confidentiality. · Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. · Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. · Physical mobility, vision, hearing, and manual dexterity essential. · Maintain physical condition necessary for sitting, standing, bending, and/or walking for extended periods of time; stooping; crouching; reaching; carrying books or boxes of books; pushing book carts; seeing; keyboarding; using the telephone; lifting, pushing, pulling or carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds; push or pull with wheeled cart up to 500 pounds; operating assigned equipment; picking up litter; spreading ice melt. *Hours:* · 12 hours per week: o Monday, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. o Wednesday, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. o Sunday, 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. *Salary:* $8.90 per hour *Benefits:* None *Application: * · Resume, cover letter, and application required. · Available at http://www.novilibrary.org/AboutUs/Employment.asp · Send to: Marcia Dominick, Administrative Assistant Novi Public Library 45255 W. Ten Mile Rd. Novi, MI 48375 · E-mail: mdominick(a)novilibrary.org *Deadline:* Sunday, April 9, 2017 at 5 p.m. [image: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: New Logo 1 inch rgb for web]*Marcia Dominick* | Administrative Assistant Novi Public Library |45255 West Ten Mile Road | Novi, MI 48375 Phone 248-869-7211|Fax 248-349-6520 www.novilibrary.org *Inform. Inspire. Include.*

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Meet Our New SSLDL Library Director, Donna Olson
by Tyson Mock 29 Mar '17

29 Mar '17

The Salem-South Lyon District Library Board has selected Donna Olson to be our next Library Director. Donna Olson had been serving as the SSLDL Interim Library Director since November of 2016 and prior to that, she was our Head of Adult Services. We are looking forward to the many things we will accomplish under her leadership and direction. ------------------------------------------------ Tyson Mock Head of IT Salem-South Lyon District Library 9800 Pontiac Trail South Lyon, MI 48178 248-437-6431 ext. 208 www.ssldl.info www.facebook.com/ssldl

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Request for Proposal: Executive Search Firm
by Kristen Krueger-Corrado 29 Mar '17

29 Mar '17

The Grand Rapids Public Library is seeking a professional consultant for an executive director search. The RFP is attached. The deadline for submissions is April 14, 2017 at 12:00 pm EST. Please feel free to forward the link to quality consultants who might be interested in this project. Please direct any inquiries to Marcia Warner, mwarner(a)grpl.org, 616-988-5435. Thanks you! --

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Job Posting -- Support Services Library Assistant
by Rebecca Higgerson 29 Mar '17

29 Mar '17

*Brandon Twp. Pub. Library 304 South St. Ortonville, MI 48462 Ph. 248-627-1460 Fax 248-627-9880* *Position: Support Services Library Assistant, Part-time* *Job Duties:* - Greet all patrons with courtesy and friendliness as Circulation is the first contact the patron has with the library. - Gain complete knowledge of the automated system. - Check out items to patron and receive Library print and non-print materials. - Process new and replacement cards in the automated system. - Accurately input and update data in the automated system. - Maintain the non-automated records. - Follow and enforce all library rules, policies and procedures. - Follow circulation guidelines and patron privacy laws. - Answer telephone and accurately give information and when necessary, direct calls to the correct location or staff for information. - Calculate and collect funds due from the public. - Ability to operate basic office equipment including computers, copier, fax, cash register, charge machine and calculator. - Ability to use alpha-numeric organization. - Empty all book and audio/visual drops, discharge all items and organize according to the Dewey Decimal System for shelving. - Sort library materials for shelving; shelve or shelf read as directed to maintain good order. - Learn and perform all functions of inter-library loan process and software including MeLCat. - Process all types of materials for BTPL collection and link in automated system. - Repair collection items as necessary. - When scheduled, open or close the library, following established procedures. - All other duties as assigned. *Job Requirements:* - Minimum: High school diploma. - Customer service and/or library experience. - Public service attitude, computer skills, and good communication skills. - Have appropriate math abilities to calculate and collect funds due from the public. - Have appropriate reading abilities to sort and properly shelve materials according to the Dewey Decimal System. - Able to lift at least 40 lb. - Must be able to work independently as well as with a team. - Will be required to work nights and weekends. *Salary: *$11.00 per hour *Benefits:* None *Hours: *20-30 hours per week includes nights/weekends *Application: *Resume and/or application accepted at the Support Services Desk or email to rhiggerson(a)brandonlibrary.org *Deadline: Friday, April 7, 2017 by 2 p.m. Please note the Library is closed on 4/7/17 for Staff In-Service.* *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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ALA News for March 28, 2017
by Steven Bowers 29 Mar '17

29 Mar '17

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NEW To Michigan Activity Pass: Michigan Railroad History Museum/Durand Union Station
by Jim Flury 28 Mar '17

28 Mar '17

All, I am pleased to announce MAP partner number 426, Michigan Railroad History Museum at Durand Union Station http://www.durandstation.org/ They will go live with MAP on May 24, 2017. There is a saying that "good things come to those who wait." Indeed, I have been recruiting MRHM/DUS since the inception of statewide MAP. That was five years ago. The note from the director of MRHM/DUS to me started off with "Jim, you've worn me down!" In my reply to him I noted as to how the occasional train theme related posts that we make to the MAP Facebook page, which by the way surpassed 4,000 likes this week, are always among our most popular topics when it comes to number of shares https://www.facebook.com/MIActivityPass/ He agreed that for museums such as his which do not charge an admission fee, MAP represents a good source of additional, free publicity. Please keep this in mind when you are recruiting MAP prospects in your service territory :) Thank you for your support and promotion of the Michigan Activity Pass program. Sincerely, Jim Flury 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 Teen Suicide Prevention Webinar
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 28 Mar '17

28 Mar '17

There's still time to register for this highly informative and FREE webinar on Teen Suicide Prevention presented by the California State Library Mental Health Initiative and Teen Line this Thursday, March 30. Teen Suicide Prevention: How to Listen, Assess, and Guide Teens in their Time of Need A California State Library Webinar Start Time: Pacific - 12 Noon, Mountain - 1 PM, Central - 2 PM, Eastern - 3 PM Presenters: Michelle Carlson MPH, Executive Director, Teen Line Cheryl Eskin MFT, Program Director, Teen Line Jeremy Wilson MPP, Project Coordinator, CSL Mental Health Initiative Deborah Takahashi MLS, Pasadena Public Library Suicide is the second leading cause of death among 10-24 year olds in the United States. More teenagers and young adults die from suicide than from cancer, heart disease, AIDS, birth defects, stroke, pneumonia, influenza, and chronic lung disease, COMBINED. Since 4 out of 5 teens who attempt suicide give warning signs, it can be vital to know what to look for and what to do or say. With the influx of social media and extreme pressure to succeed, teens are struggling more than ever. As part of the 2016-2017 California State Library (CSL) Mental Health Initiative, library staff, teens, and youth advocates are invited to learn more about teen suicide prevention with Michelle Carlson and Cheryl Eskin from Teen Line (www.teenlineonline.org<http://www.teenlineonline.org>), a teen-to-teen hotline that provides education and support for teens. In this webinar, participants will: * Learn the warning signs of suicide * Dispel myths such as talking about suicide makes someone more likely to attempt suicide * Explore how to talk to teens who may be suicidal and guide them towards help and hope This webinar will be of interest to: anyone who works with teens and for teens who want to learn how to advocate for themselves and those they care about. To register, click on the following link: https://infopeople.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=668. Deborah Takahashi Librarian Pasadena Public Library Linda Vista Branch|1281 Bryant Street Pasadena, CA 91103 (626) 744-7278 Santa Catalina Branch|999 E. Washington Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91104 (626) 744-7272 ______________________________________________________________ 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>

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Older Wiser Driver Program at Warren Civic Center Library
by Jennifer Lund 28 Mar '17

28 Mar '17

On Thursday July 21 at 6 pm Jennifer Dixon of McLaren Health Center will present a program on the "Older, Wiser Driver" and will integrate distracted driving into the presentation. She will also have a distracted driving simulator the audience will be allowed to practice on following the presentation. The presentation will take place in the Warren Civic Center Conference Center. Please call 586-574-4564 to register. Jennifer Lund Warren Public Library - Civic Center Branch One City Square, Suite 100 Warren, MI 48093-2396 (586) 751-0770

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Free file holders
by Kay Hurd 28 Mar '17

28 Mar '17

We have an assortment (probably a couple hundred) of used corrugated folding file boxes free to anyone that could use them. Please let me know the quantity you would like, and your “Rides” shipping info. Kay Hurd Director Almont District Library 213 W. St. Clair P.O. Box 517 Almont, MI 48003 (810)798-3100 voice (810)798-2208 fax khurd(a)adlmi.org www.adlmi.org

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Ambassador Books
by Julie Censke - Colon Township Library 28 Mar '17

28 Mar '17

Hi All, For the last couple of years, I've been troubled by a reoccurring situation with a company called Ambassador Books. Every year, a fast-talking gentleman would come in the library with a small stack of books that had been "donated" by local businesses to our library, as well as the school library. He would provide me with thank you notes to send to the local businesses (wait, what?). This bothered me because I had never requested the books, but the situation was giving the appearance that we had. I disliked the fact that his company was benefiting from this situation at the expense of our local businesses too. For the last two years, I just let it go because I'm busy. This year, I decided to reach out to the school library and find out what their experience was with Ambassador Books. The school librarian pretty much had the same experience as I did, and the donated books usually didn't get read, sat on a shelf, etc. I wondered how much this company was profiting from our local businesses, so I decided to reach out. I found out that four local businesses were donating between $300-$600 annually. I explained the situation to the business owner and suggested that they forgo donating to Ambassador Books, and donating the money directly to the school for new books of the librarians choosing. I received a mixed response. Business owners that had been giving for years were generally glad to know the situation, they don't want to waste their money, but one was upset that we didn't appreciate their gift. THANK YOU, AMBASSADOR BOOKS... I just wondered what other libraries thought of this odd situation? Also, here's a link about the company. http://nash-news.com/uncategorized/books-for-school-children-or-a-scam-for-… Sincerely, Julie Censke Colon Township Library (269) 432-3958 ph. (269) 432-4554 fax Julie.censke(a)monroe.lib.mi.us

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