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Job: Director, Stillwater Public Library (MN)
by John 19 Apr '17

19 Apr '17

The Stillwater Public Library in Stillwater, Minnesota seeks a creative leader to become Library Director. This opportunity is open due to the retirement of the former director. Stillwater, with a rich history and strong sense of community, is located on the St. Croix River less than 30 minutes northeast of St. Paul. The nearly 19,000 residents of Stillwater enjoy a high quality of life with easy access to the amenities of the Twin Cities. The library, a vibrant focal point for the community, enjoys strong local support. Located in a beautiful building with fantastic views of the city and river, the library respects the past while looking to the future. For information on the community, the library and to apply for the position, please visit www.johnkeister.com/stillwater <http://www.johnkeister.com/stillwater> Applications received by May 19 will receive first preference. We welcome phone and email inquiries. John Keister and Associates Executive Search for Libraries www.johnkeister.com <http://www.johnkeister.com/> stillwater(a)johnkeister.com <mailto:stillwater@johnkeister.com> p: 847-955-0541

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book title?
by Colleen Leddy 19 Apr '17

19 Apr '17

Help, please! I have a patron looking for a book that she read at least five years ago. It's about a girl who discovers her boyfriend had participated in a gang rape of her sister. The sister was thrown down the stairs and became paralyzed. The characters are high school students and the rape took place at a party. She thought the title was something like Night Calls or something with "stranger" in the title. And she thinks the cover is yellow... Thanks, Colleen Colleen Leddy, Director Stair District Library 228 W. Main St. Morenci, MI 49256 517/458-6510 Monday & Wednesday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Room block deadline soon for #MiALA17 Annual Conference
by Heather Ladiski 19 Apr '17

19 Apr '17

This message is forwarded on behalf of the Michigan Academic Library Association conference planning committee. Excuse posting on multiple lists. Feel free to forward this information to anyone/group that may be interested in this information. Please send any questions to Christina Radisauskas, Conference Planning Committee Chair, at conference(a)miala.org<mailto:conference@miala.org>. ************************************************************** If you haven't already registered for the #MiALA17 Annual Conference in Grand Rapids on May 18-19, 2017, now's the time! For more information, go to the 2017 Annual Conference Information Page on the MiALA website (http://www.miala.org/annual_conference_2017.php) If you have registered, the deadline to make your hotel arrangements using the conference room block is next week. There are plenty of rooms still available at both hotels but time is running out to take advantage of these discounted rates! Amway Grand Plaza Hotel (https://aws.passkey.com/event/15929800/owner/2529966/home) Call 800-253-3590 to make reservations and reference the Group Name - Michigan Academic Library Association. You should also be able to make online reservations using the link above. The reservation cut-off date for the MiALA room block is April 24, 2017. The room rate is $179.00 + taxes per night. Self-parking is $24.00/day. Valet parking is $29.00/day. Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown (https://www.holidayinn.com/redirect?path=hd&brandCode=hi&localeCode=en(r)io…<https://www.holidayinn.com/redirect?path=hd&brandCode=hi&localeCode=en&regi…>) Call 616-235-7611 to make reservations and reference the Group Name - MI Academic Library. You should also be able to make online reservations using the link above. The reservation cut-off date for the MiALA room block is May 2, 2017. The room rate is $142.00 + taxes per night. Parking is complementary for all registered hotel guests. ************************************************************** Heather M. Ladiski, CAP-OM Executive Assistant Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 1407 Rensen Street, Suite 1 Lansing, MI 48910-3657 800-530-9019 x133 Fax: 517-492-3885

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FW: 📚 NoveList News: April 2017
by Biggs, Deb Renee (MDE) 19 Apr '17

19 Apr '17

FYI 😊 D. R. Biggs, MA AMLS Library Consultant & Michigan eLibrary Coordinator Library of Michigan/Michigan Department of Education 702 W. 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Your suggestions are needed! Libraries Read: 1 Book 2017
by Jan Davidson 19 Apr '17

19 Apr '17

Please share! Libraries Read: 1 Book Libraries Read: 1 Book is an annual "library community read" project focusing on professional development. Library staff from all types of libraries are encouraged to participate by voting on which book should be selected, then participate in the discussion, whether online or in-person. We will join together, across state lines and library types, to read and discuss the same book. Submit titles for 2017 Libraries Read: 1 Book! The books the past two years have evoked spirited discussion and a wonderful networking opportunity. This year, we'd like to invite YOU, our community, to submit titles for consideration. We hope that by opening the submission process to a wide group of library professionals, we'll discover the perfect book to read together! With your help, we will select a book that is relevant to our profession, provides thought-provoking ideas for discussion, and has appeal across all types of libraries. Please visit the Google voting form<https://goo.gl/forms/MhTxXXRwlKTYMerm2> [new-window-icon.png] and submit one or two titles for consideration. Submissions will be accepted until May 15, 2017. Thanks in advance! Read more here<https://www.mcls.org/engagement/libraries-read-1-book/>! https://www.mcls.org/engagement/libraries-read-1-book/ ********************** Jan Davidson Administrative Assistant, Member Engagement Midwest Collaborative for Library Services Phone: 517-492-3811 / toll-free 800-530-9019 x111 davidsonj(a)mcls.org<mailto:davidsonj@mcls.org> www.mcls.org<http://www.mcls.org/> Check out the MCLS Training Calendar at: mcls.org/calendar<http://mcls.org/calendar> Like us on Facebook for the latest MCLS news: facebook.com/<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org>mcls.org<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> Follow us on Twitter: @mclsorg

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ALA on Net neutrality: America’s libraries stand for freedom and fairness
by Steven Bowers 19 Apr '17

19 Apr '17

>From books to broadband, libraries have always existed to provide equitable opportunities for all. Few can doubt the internet’s central role as a driver for expanding civic and economic opportunity, from free speech to the free market. Equitable treatment on the communications channel for the 21st Century is near and dear to librarians and the publics we serve. The Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) 2015 Open Internet Order provided clear, enforceable rules to ensure these opportunities are preserved for all. America’s public, research, academic and school libraries collect, create and disseminate essential information to the public over the internet. We are content providers, digitizing and sharing products that we create or partner with others to disseminate. We provide access to local, state and federal government documents – many of which are exclusively online. And, we facilitate online collaboration and creation by students, teachers, researchers, entrepreneurs and everyone else in our communities. We’re a critical place for the public to access the internet. Local public libraries are often the only no-fee public internet access point in our communities. Libraries particularly serve the information needs of the most vulnerable segments of our population, including those in rural areas, unemployed and low-income consumers, older adults and people with disabilities. This is the crucial mission of libraries: to transform communities through information. Network neutrality is essential to this mission. Read more<http://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/politics/329393-net-neutrality-ameri…> Don Wood Program Officer Chapter Relations Office<http://www.ala.org/ala/aboutala/offices/cro/index.cfm> American Library Association 50 East Huron Street Chicago, IL 60611 dwood(a)ala.org<mailto:dwood@ala.org> 1-800-545-2433, ext. 2429; 312-280-2429 312-280-4392 (fax) “Example is not the main thing in influencing others. It is the only thing.”—Albert Schweitzer “One child, one teacher, one book, and one pen, can change the world.”—Malala Yousafzai “How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.”—Anne Frank [cid:image001.jpg@01D2B8EC.234DA750]<http://www.ala.org/offices/cro/getinvolved/partnership> [Libraries-Transform-Logo-Final-ALA-Colors - resized for signature]<http://www.ala.org/transforminglibraries/libraries-transform-campaign>

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Closes Sunday, April 23-Kalamazoo Public Library (MI) Director Position
by Jobeth Bradbury 19 Apr '17

19 Apr '17

Library Director-Kalamazoo Public Library (MI) The award-winning, highly successful Kalamazoo (MI) Public Library<http://www.kpl.gov/> seeks its next Library Leader-a leader who will serve both the Library and the community as an engaged, active participant and contributor. The seven-member elected Board of Trustees and the staff (81FTE) are pledged to core values<http://www.kpl.gov/about/mission.aspx> and social justice principles through its strong programs and services supporting 116,000 community residents. The library has an $11 million annual operating budget, with a Central Library, four neighborhood branch locations, and a supportive Friends of the Library organization. The Library emphasizes preschool literacy as a Family Place Library and with a Ready to Read program and hosts innovative services including ONEPlace-a management support center for nonprofits; the County Law Library; and a comprehensive Local History Collection (2011 State History Award). In addition to being Library Journal's 2002 Library of the Year, the Kalamazoo Public Library also received the 2012 State Library's Citation of Excellence Award for superior customer service. Kalamazoo voters have a long history of support and love for their Library culminating in successful twenty-year levy elections in 2009 and 2014. Key opportunities for the new Director include leading a new strategic planning process, innovating through digital technologies, enhancing staff development through coaching and mentoring, developing new programs to serve underserved populations, and upholding the Library's commitment to social justice. Kalamazoo<http://www.kalamazoocity.org/>, a medium sized city equidistant from the metro areas of Chicago and Detroit, is home to the nationally recognized Kalamazoo Promise<https://www.kalamazoopromise.com/>, Kalamazoo College, and Western Michigan University with a new School of Medicine, outstanding healthcare systems, and many recreational and cultural amenities. Kalamazoo also recently recognized a new partnership-Foundation for Excellence-between private philanthropy and the City to provide a forward-looking community benefiting everyone. Kalamazoo has a lively theater and music scene, including the Gilmore Keyboard Festival and Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra; microbreweries, restaurants, and specialty retail create a vibrant Downtown energy. Recreational amenities include stellar parks, inland lakes, bike trails, and proximity to Lake Michigan. Equally enticing is Kalamazoo's low cost of living and affordable housing. For more information on the Kalamazoo Public Library and Kalamazoo, visit Kalamazoo Links<http://www.bradburymiller.com/KPLlinks.htm>. Responsibilities. The Director has overall responsibility for the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of all Library operations and works successfully with staff, Board, governmental officials and community stakeholders. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, implementing Board policies and program decisions; developing the annual budgets tied to Library goals; implementing and evaluating the strategic plan; hiring, developing and retaining Library personnel; developing and implementing long-range capital improvements plans; and advocating for the Library in the local, state and national community. For the complete position description, see Kalamazoo Public Library Director<http://www.bradburymiller.com/KPLjobdesc.pdf>. Qualifications. Minimum qualifications include a Master's in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program, the ability to obtain or already hold a Michigan Librarian's Permanent Certificate<http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/Librarian_Certification_Approval_form…> (requires four (4) years of full-time employment or an equivalent time period of paid professional library work following the completion of the MLS degree), and five (5) years professional library experience at a management level. Preferred qualifications include sound fiscal management skills; the ability to mentor and inspire a strong, creative staff; knowledge of best practices and trends in library technologies; and proven success in community engagement and partnership development. Prior Library Director experience reporting to a governing Board in a multi-branch environment and experience working with collective bargaining units are also desirable. Compensation. The position offers a hiring salary range of $105,000-130,000 (dependent upon experience and qualifications) and an attractive benefits package. For further information, contact Bradbury Miller Associates <http://www.bradburymiller.com/contactus.html> via email or phone. Apply via email with a meaningful cover letter and your resume as Word or pdf attachments to Dan Bradbury<mailto:DanBradbury@BradburyMiller.com>. This position closes April 23, 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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Last Day
by Roxanne Landin 19 Apr '17

19 Apr '17

Last day to register for this wonderful workshop opportunity! Roxanne Landin Children's Librarian Fremont Area District Library rlandin(a)fremontlibrary.net (231) 928-0249

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Robots at the Library May 6 - 13th Reminder
by Jean Montgomery 19 Apr '17

19 Apr '17

Just a reminder that you can contact your local First Robotics Teams to have them demo their robot at your library during the week of May 6th - 13th. This link will give you information about the libraries within Michigan - http://www.firstinmichigan.org/frc/mi_frc_teams.php This might be a busy time for some libraries since it is around Championship time, but please contact them any way to setup another time. Please feel free to use the attached documents to advertise the robotics team visit. As a side note we have a friendly competition going with Canada who has around the same number of teams as the state of Michigan (451). The bet is that they can get more robotics teams to Libraries than the state of Michigan. To prove that the team has come to your library please post a picture on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram with the tag #Robots@theLibrary Thanks and please take advantage of this fun event! Jean Montgomery Upper Peninsula Region of Library Cooperation Superiorland Library Cooperative 1615 Presque Isle Ave. Marquette, MI 49855 (906) 228-7697 x3

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Device Purchasing Window Opens Today
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 19 Apr '17

19 Apr '17

Come One, Come All! Device Purchasing Window Opens Today! It's been 6 months and 4 days since the last Device Purchasing purchase window closed, but wait no more! The long anticipated day has arrived! The purchasing window opens today! Yes, today! April 19th! All public school districts, public school academies, non-public K-12 schools, pre-school buildings, intermediate school districts, and Michigan public libraries are eligible to purchase off of the 2017 REMC Device Purchasing Bid Contract. This year there are 43 mobile and desktop devices along with related accessories and options available. For a spreadsheet of items available on this contract, click on Device Purchasing Planning Spreadsheet<http://www.remcbids.org/customer/download/id/1250> (http://www.remcbids.org/customer/download/id/1250) As many of you are aware, there are no incentive funds this year, but we still have the same great discounts as in the past. We are keeping our fingers crossed that legislature does provide incentive funding in future years! For more information on setting up a SPOT account or making a purchase on SPOT, see the SPOT FAQs<http://www.remcbids.org/customer/download/id/1242> (http://www.remcbids.org/customer/download/id/1242) Any questions should be sent to spot(a)remc.org<mailto:spot@remc.org>. Happy Shopping! Sonya Schryer Norris Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. PO Box 30009 Lansing, MI 48909 517-373-4457 http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan http://www.mel.org<http://www.mel.org/> http://www.michlibrary.org<http://www.michlibrary.org/> Each April, Michigan celebrates the Month of the Young Child(r). Go to www.miaeyc.org<http://www.miaeyc.org> to learn more. [Description: Description: cid:image001.jpg@01CBED4E.B36258B0]

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