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Immediate opening for part-time librarian position...
by Rachael Wiegmann 06 Jul '17

06 Jul '17

Immediate opening for a part-time Reference/ Local History Librarian at the Comstock Township Library (Kalamazoo area). Reference/ Local History Librarian Job Description 20 hours per week (16 hours on desk) Evenings and rotating Saturdays required. Job Description: Be able to troubleshoot basic computer issues. Answer reference questions with accuracy Be able to access information effectively. Excellent customer service skills. Be able to assist patrons in one-on-one computer lessons. Catalog materials using MARC standards, DDC, LCSH, and RDA. Assist in collection development. Maintain the local history room. Archival work with newspapers pertaining to the Kalamazoo area, in particular Comstock. Indexing local historical information. M.L.S. or M.L.I.S. degree from an A.L.A. accredited institution. This job requires: Sitting for long periods of time. Pushing book carts and lifting up to 25 lbs. of library materials Retrieving materials from high or low shelves. Sitting at a computer for long periods of time. Please send cover letter, resume, and references to rachael(a)comstocklibrary.org.

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[Job Opportunity] Library Science Media Intern
by BTPL Careers 06 Jul '17

06 Jul '17

Greetings! The Bloomfield Township Public Library has a wonderful paid internship opportunity. See below or attached for details. Best Regards, Linden Godlove ------------------------------------- EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The Bloomfield Township Public Library is looking for an enthusiastic, energetic library science student committed to high quality public Library service. The Bloomfield Township Public Library is a class V Library, with a service population of 42,000+ people. There is strong community support for the Library, collections, services and programs offered. The Library promotes inclusivity in the diverse collections and programs available to all ages and abilities. Technology is integrated into Library services. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to provide quality public service and the desire to work in a collaborative, team environment. POSITION TITLE: Library Science Media Intern DEPARTMENT: Youth Services, reporting to Department Head HOURS: Part-time, 20 hours weekly. Includes evenings and weekends. Internship limited to three-year length. WAGES & BENEFITS: $17.25 per hour with an increase to $17.77 after successfully completing a 90 day orientation period. Pro-rated paid time-off benefits, i.e., sick, personal business, vacation, holiday, and emergency time. Term life and disability income insurance provided. REQUIREMENTS: MINIMUM: • Current enrollment in a Library Science Master’s degree program • Desire to serve the public in a positive, energetic manner • Familiarity with Windows-based computers • Flexible with scheduling • Able to lift, push, and/or pull at least 20 pounds; able to visually review materials and discern voice and audible tones DESIRABLE: • Public library or retail work experience • Familiarity with current technologies and social media • General knowledge of library collections databases, downloadables, website and online catalog RESPONSIBILITIES: Direct public service: provides positive public service in the Media Center for children, teens, and adults, including media advisory, reference service, instruction in the online catalog and information. Indirect public service: compiles bibliographies and similar tools to promote the Media collection; prepares displays; assists the public service departments in maintaining order, weeding, and other collection development activities for non-print materials. Add content to the website. Policy: assists in the development and implementation of library policies and procedures. Professional development: maintains knowledge of state-of-the art technologies and directions. Seeks opportunities for professional growth and development. APPLICATION, RESUME, COVER LETTER: Due July 12, 2017 Application is available on the Library’s website at www.btpl.org. Careers Bloomfield Township Public Library 1099 Lone Pine Road Bloomfield Township, MI 48302 248-642-5800 OR email to careers(a)btpl.org LIBRARY SCIENCE INTERN TYPICAL WORK WEEK’S TASKS A typical work week for the Library Science Intern may include: • identify recently acquired items no longer on shelf or recorded in circulation • assist young patron in finding non-fiction DVD appropriate for report use • locate audio book by favorite author for patron • prepare display for bulletin board • verify titles and call numbers for discography • answer telephone calls regarding availability of item • instruct patron in the use of the online library catalog • create new items lists for online catalog • assist senior citizen with placing holds on videos • post information on Library website • assist patrons with downloading process

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Director Position in Wisconsin
by Kelly Helder 05 Jul '17

05 Jul '17

Hello Michigan Library Folks! Not that any of you would want to leave Michigan, but if you are looking for a change of pace, here is a wonderful opportunity in Fort Atkinson, WI. I ended up being library director in this lovely community after working for many years in the city and county libraries in Grand Rapids. Fort, a small town of around 12,400, is about 40 minutes from Madison and a bit over an hour to Milwaukee. We are about 1.5 - 2 hours from Chicago and it takes about 6 hours to drive to Grand Rapids. Fort Atkinson is home to a stellar library, loads of parks, rivers for canoeing or kayaking, movie theaters close by, good restaurants, coffee shops..... Many thanks! Kelly Terkeurst Dwight Foster Public Library

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Solar Eclipse Glasses- We have extras
by Amanda Yearling 05 Jul '17

05 Jul '17

Thank you to all the libraries who requested our extras. All are spoken for. I have contacted all the libraries who are expecting glasses from us. Have a great rest of your week! Thank you, Amanda Yearling Assistant Director/ Head of Adult and Teen Services Three Rivers Public Library 269-273-8666 ayearling(a)threeriverslibrary.org

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Public Library Innovations: A Story of Community Engagement Webinar July 12
by White, Shannon (MDE) 05 Jul '17

05 Jul '17

Sharing the information below from the Aspen Institute for any interested libraries. Registration is $140 for members and $249 for non-members. Dear Library Vision Community, Many of us are aware of the transformative power of public libraries. Yet some public libraries remain disconnected from the communities they seek to serve. How can we bridge this gap? On July 12, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. (EST) The Aspen Institute Dialogue on Public Libraries joins forces with the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) to bring you "Public Library Innovations: A Story of Community Engagement<http://www.libraryvision.org/r?u=https%3A%2F%2Ficma.org%2Fnode%2F92703&e=8a…>." The webinar will be a great resource for library leaders and city/county mangers interested in designing more effective strategies for aligning library services with priorities of their community. Through a case study approach, this webinar will present practical and actionable ideas in transforming your public library and community. Guest speakers will include: Amy Garmer, Director, Aspen Institute Dialogue on Public Libraries Jaime Laughter, County Manager, Transylvania County, North Carolina Anna Yount, Library Director, Transylvania County Library By the end of the webinar, participants will: * Be familiar with the tools and processes of the Aspen Institute Action Guide, including the three pathways (Learning, Leading, Implementing) and activities focused on a strengths-based approach to community development. * Learn techniques and models for engaging a broad cross section of community stakeholders to help define a vision for the library that aligns with the vision for the community, and to shape the activities that will help you get there. * Understand how to synthesize information and data from many sources into a well-organized plan with clear, measurable goals for the library and community. * Be able to identify contacts and resources for further information. I encourage you to register for the webinar with your city/county manager and share the announcement with your network! You can register here: https://icma.org/node/92703<http://www.libraryvision.org/r?u=https%3A%2F%2Ficma.org%2Fnode%2F92703&e=8a…>. Sincerely, Amy Garmer Shannon White Director of Statewide Library Services Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo Lansing, MI 48909 www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan> 517.373.9489 Whites29(a)michigan.gov

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Job Posting - LAII Adult Services/Digital Resources at Loutit District Library (Grand Haven, MI)
by Laura J. Kraly 05 Jul '17

05 Jul '17

All, We have an opening for a part-time paraprofessional in our Adult Services Department. Please see the posting below for more information; a complete job description can be found on our website at: http://loutitlibrary.org/about-us/jobs. Loutit District Library is seeking an individual to work 24 hours per week in the Adult Services department and other departments as assigned. The primary functions of this job include performing reference services, advising patrons on materials selection, and supporting patron use of digital library services. Additional duties include creating, planning and executing programs, managing the library’s digital marketing and social media, and advising on the future technological and digital needs of the library. This position includes evening and weekend hours. A Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Sciences degree from an accredited college or university is required; students currently pursuing a Masters in Library and Information Science are particularly invited to apply. Experience dealing with the public, a thorough knowledge of current computing operating systems and commonly used programs, and familiarity with social media and mobile technologies are also required. Starting wages are $16.42 per hour. Apply by submitting a cover letter and resume in PDF format to Laura J. Kraly, Head of Adult Services, via email at lkraly(a)loutitlibrary.org by 6:00pm on July 14, 2017. The Loutit District Library does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, height, weight, marital or veteran status, religion, age, or handicap in employment or the provision of services. The Loutit District Library is a drug-free workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. -- Laura J. Kraly Head of Adult Services Loutit District Library 407 Columbus Ave. Grand Haven, MI 49417 (616) 842-5560 x220 lkraly(a)loutitlibrary.org

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Book vendor research- responses
by Mary Beauchamp 05 Jul '17

05 Jul '17

Thank you to everyone who responded to my inquiry re: book vendors (pricing, discounts, length of time from ordering to receiving processed items, etc.). Below are the responses I received: For our regular collection, we use Brodart. I do not know much about the processing cost, however I know that they do offer it. For the most part they are fairly fast and reliable (for the more popular and well known titles) for less popular and more obscure they tend to take longer. I would not recommend using them for any foreign language collection (i.e. books in other languages) with the exception of Spanish. As for the cost, to me it seems fairly reasonable, however I have yet to compare them to another vendor. Typically we pay anywhere from $20-$30 dollars for hardcover (depending on size) and $9-$15 for paperback. Please keep in mind that I only order Biographies and International books, so my numbers may not be as accurate. Below is a link I found that contains some information you may find helpful. Best of luck. http://www.brodartbooks.com/library-collection-development/bibz-online-orde… I used Ingram at a library in West Virginia, and use Baker and Taylor at my current library. In neither case did we pay for processing, but did that in house. I haven't made the switch to Ingram (B & T was the supplier here before I came), primarily because I haven't had the time to do an intensive review of the respective contracts. However, I was much happier with Ingram's website, book selection, and timeliness of delivery. I realize this is apples and oranges - it's possible B & T has a much more efficient processing division than does Ingram - but, for what it's worth, that is my experience. B & T has a way better discount for adult fiction hardcovers and paperbacks. Stuff comes fast. We don't have processing - so I don't know about that. We use Baker & Taylor and their delivery time for a processed book is usually 7 days, with hot tiles taking a little longer. They are easy to work with and do not require a guaranteed yearly purchase amount. There processing fee per items is very reasonable and I am sure they would be willing to give you a quote. Mike Gooding is our sales rep and a great person to deal with. We also checked out Brodart Books for preprocessing print as a possible secondary source. We do not get any of our books fully processed. So, I can't really say how long it would take. We buy most of our books from Baker & Taylor. We pay for the cataloging, which I download to our catalog. My staff does the actual processing of adding a barcode, security strip, spine label and covering the dust jacket In Dexter, we split between Ingram and Baker and Taylor for the bulk of our ordering. BT seems to come in about 1.5 to 2 weeks after the order if it has processing. We dropped processing on our automatically yours titles and do the spine labels and mylar in house. This gets the top fiction in on or before the retail release date. For our regular books, mylar is 65¢ and spine labels are 9¢ per item. Years ago, I was told not to adjust my processing profile because the costs would go up, so I haven't. We use Emery-Pratt here in Owosso. We are very happy with them, although we may receive some added perks since they are a local company. Since we tend to order before books are published, I don't really know how long it takes them to ship after an order is placed; it varies depending upon the publisher. In our case we have them do some processing, but not the cataloging. They also deliver to us rather than ship since we are only a couple of miles away; we have asked that they batch most items and drop them off once a week rather than receive just a few things a day. Mary Beauchamp Adult Services Petoskey District Library 231.758.3114

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Job Opening: PT Academic Professional Librarian
by Elenka Raschkow 05 Jul '17

05 Jul '17

The Lansing Community College Library is seeking a collaborative part-time reference and instruction librarian who is dedicated to student success. This position assists students, faculty and staff with their academic research and general information needs. Duties and responsibilities: * Provides in-person and virtual reference assistance * Teaches information literacy skills * Serves as library liaison to academic departments * Develops content for the library website, online tutorials and research guides * Supports collection development projects * Participates on library teams Required qualifications: * Master's degree in Library Information Science (MLS) from an ALA accredited program * Experience providing reference service * Strong knowledge of print and electronic information resources * Ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds Hours: Up to 28 hours per week with (1) evening and some weekends Rate: $20.20 - $22.02 To apply and for more information, please visit: https://lcc.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?id=10 Elenka Raschkow, MLS Library Director, Learning Assistance Department Lansing Community College 517-483-1639 [lcc_logo_4col] The Library empowers the LCC community to learn, teach & discover.

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MCLS offices closing at 3pm today
by Sue Alt 03 Jul '17

03 Jul '17

All- The MCLS offices will be closing at 3pm today. We will be back in business bright and early on Wednesday morning. melcathelp(a)mcls.org<mailto:melcathelp@mcls.org> http://mcls.org/rideshelp services(a)mcls.org<mailto:services@mcls.org> training(a)mcls.org<mailto:training@mcls.org> A safe and happy 4th of July to everyone! Thanks- Sue Sue Alt RIDES Coordinator MeLCat Support Specialist Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 800-530-9019 ext 143 alts(a)mcls.org<mailto:alts@mcls.org>

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free July workshops in Frankenmuth and Alpena: fashion hacking, intro to the maker movement, design challenges, selling online
by Kristin Fontichiaro 03 Jul '17

03 Jul '17

*The U-M School of Information has a busy month of PD coming up in July!* *FASHION HACKING - FRANKENMUTH* *Wednesday, July 12, 9am – 4:30pm* *3 – 6 free SCECH credits available* *More information: http://makinginmichiganlibraries.eventbrite.com <http://makinginmichiganlibraries.eventbrite.com>* Looking for take-home maker projects that appeal to kids and teens? Join us for a day of fashion hacking, our term for turning secondhand clothes into new creations. See what you can make from a t-shirt, a men’s button-down, or even pieces from a discarded leather or suede jacket! Come play for the day in Frankenmuth’s beautiful and high-energy Wickson District Library – supplies are provided. *LEARNING THROUGH DOING, ALPENA* *Tuesday, July 18 – Thursday, July 20* *3 – 18 free SCECH credits available* *More information: http://makinginmichiganlibraries.eventbrite.com <http://makinginmichiganlibraries.eventbrite.com>* Choose one workshop or a combination. Make a full day of it by exploring Alpena’s museums, galleries, even shipwrecks! · Introduction to the Maker Movement (Tues 7/18, all day) · Fashion Hacking (Wed 7/19, all day) · Creating Design Challenges (Thurs 7/20, morning) · Selling Handmade Goods Online (Thurs., 7/20, afternoon) There’s more maker goodness coming in August, with multiple workshops in *Coopersville* (near Grand Rapids), *Houghton Lake *(mid-Michigan), and *Benzonia* (near Traverse City). Maker workshops are made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services RE-05-15-0021-15. Hope to see you at one of these events! -- Kristin Fontichiaro University of Michigan School of Information 4427 North Quad 105 S. State St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1285 734.647.3593 Blog <http://fontichiaro.com/activelearning> | Book an Appointment (school year only) <https://www.google.com/calendar/selfsched?sstoken=UUFHX1E5cXRtYUVQfGRlZmF1b…> *Projects:* Michigan Makers <http://michiganmakers.si.umich.edu> | Making in Michigan Libraries <http://makinglibraries.si.umich.edu> Data Literacy in High School <http://dataliteracy.si.umich.edu> | Public Library Management MOOC <http://ai.umich.edu/portfolio/public-library-management/>

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