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Using texting for circulation notices
by White, Shannon (MDE) 18 Jan '17

18 Jan '17

Last week there was a bit of discussion about using mobile phones and apps for circulation. Another method is to use texting for renewals and notices. There was a short article in the recent ALA Direct about a Colorado library system that has been using this for a couple of years. You can read about the Garfield County Libraries use of texting here: http://www.postindependent.com/news/local/library-news-texting-is-the-newes… Shannon ----------------------------- Shannon White Library of Michigan www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan> 517.373.9489 Whites29(a)michigan.gov

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Reminder Job Posting: Full-Time Adult Services Librarian
by Trevor Van Valkenburg 18 Jan '17

18 Jan '17

The Lenawee District Library is seeking interested applicants for a full-time Adult Services Librarian position. The Lenawee District Library (formerly Lenawee County Library) was formed in late 2012, and passed a 10 year operating millage in August, 2013. The passing of the millage provided a significant budget increase and stable working environment for the library. The Lenawee District Library has a service population of 41,000, five branch libraries (in Addison, Britton, Clayton, Deerfield, and Onsted) a headquarters library in Adrian, and a bookmobile. The Adult Services position will perform daily work in the headquarters library in Adrian, but oversee adult programming at all branches. The position is full-time (37.5 hours per week) and includes some evening and weekend hours. Salary is based on qualifications and experience, and includes an excellent benefits package. Interested applicants should possess: - *Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited program* - *Library of Michigan certification* - *Experience working in a library* Preferred qualifications: - *Graphic Design experience or skills **(online or digital portfolio if applicable)* - *Marketing experience* Applications and resumes will be accepted through January 31, 2017. Applications can be downloaded or submitted online from the Lenawee District Library website (http://lenawee.lib.mi.us)

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Digital Signatures
by Chris Wells 18 Jan '17

18 Jan '17

Greetings, We are looking at the possibility of adding digital signatures to our patron records (Sierra ILS). I would love to hear input from members of this message board regarding how you are using digital signatures in your library, patron reaction when you first implemented them, and any “gotchas” you wished you would have thought about beforehand. Any other information would be greatly appreciated as well, even from libraries using other ILS’s. If there is interest, I can compile a list of results and send it out. Thanks, -- Chris Wells IT Manager, Genesee District Library P: 810-230-3341 E: cwells(a)thegdl.org THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED IN THIS EMAIL ARE MY OWN AND DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT THE VIEWS OF THE GENESEE DISTRICT LIBRARY.

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Fw: ALA News for January 17, 2017
by Steven Bowers 18 Jan '17

18 Jan '17

ALA News for January 17, 2017 ALA to host Town Hall: Library Advocacy and Core Values in Uncertain Times http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/01/ala-host-town-hall-library-a… ALA joins observance of National Day of Racial Healing http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/01/ala-joins-observance-nationa… Google experts to introduce new coding curriculum CS First in hands-on session at 2017 Midwinter Meeting http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/01/google-experts-introduce-new… ALA honors OverDrive as a lead Library Champion at ALA Midwinter Meeting http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/01/ala-honors-overdrive-lead-libra… Emily Sheketoff announces retirement after more than 17 years leading ALA's Washington Office http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/01/emily-sheketoff-announces-re… Matthew Quick among the authors at United for Libraries Gala Author Tea, sponsored by ReferenceUSA http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/01/matthew-quick-among-authors-… City/county leaders cite digital inclusion, education as top priorities for libraries http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/01/citycounty-leaders-cite-digi… New Workshop: Serving Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/01/new-workshop-serving-children-a… Angela Reynolds receives 2017 Bechtel Fellowship http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/01/angela-reynolds-receives-201… Glass, McMillan, and Margaret Edwards Award Committee awarded 2017 Volunteer of the Year Award http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/01/glass-mcmillan-and-margaret-edw… Vaughan wins YALSA's 2017 MAE Award for Best Literature Program for Teens http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/01/vaughan-wins-yalsa-s-2017-mae-a… 2017 ACRL Excellence in Academic Libraries Award winners announced http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/01/2017-acrl-excellence-academi… ALCTS announces new mentoring program http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/01/alcts-announces-new-mentoring-p… ACRL releases Curating Research Data two-volume set http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/01/acrl-releases-curating-research… ACRL receives Delmas Foundation grant for RBMS Conference scholarships http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/01/acrl-receives-delmas-foundation… ACRL to host Mellon/ACLS Public Fellow http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/01/acrl-host-mellonacls-public-fel… Strategies for becoming a reflective librarian and teacher http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/01/strategies-becoming-reflective-… Managing the successful school library http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/01/managing-successful-school-libr…

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Wonderopolis - summer reading grant opportunity
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 18 Jan '17

18 Jan '17

National Center for Families Learning (NCFL) is offering libraries across the U.S. the opportunity to apply for funding to implement Camp Wonderopolis<http://wonderopolis.org/about> programming. Three libraries will be selected to receive a $3,000 grant, training to implement Camp Wonderopolis programming, and Campsite Kits<https://store.wonderopolis.org/collections/camp-wonderopolis>, and will have the opportunity to contribute Maker activities and reading lists to be enjoyed by Campers around the world. The grant application is available here<http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/3239307/2017-Camp-Wonderopolis-Opportunity-fo…> and must be submitted by Friday, February 10, 2017. Winning applicants will be notified in March 2017. Public and academic libraries are eligible. Additional details can be found on the Wonderopolis website<http://wonderopolis.org/pages/2017-camp-wonderopolis-opportunities-for-libr…>. 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> Your Voice Matters! Provide Feedback NOW on Michigan's Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Draft Plan Recommendations at ESSA GET INVOLVED<http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,4615,7-140-37818_76731_76735---,00.html>. [cid:image003.jpg@01D27172.122068D0]

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Teen Video Challenge entries due January 31st
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 18 Jan '17

18 Jan '17

It's not too late to encourage your teens to film their own Summer Reading 2017 video! You can find the entry form<http://www.michigan.gov/documents/libraryofmichigan/2017_TVC_Build_a_Better…> and other details online at www.michigan.gov/summerreading<http://www.michigan.gov/summerreading>. Videos will be judged by LM's Youth Services Advisory Council and the State's winning public library will receive a prize worth $50 from Upstart! See the link below for examples of last year's winning entries. 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> Sent: Tuesday, January 3, 2017 4:24 PM To: michlib-l(a)mcls.org Subject: [Michlib-l] Just a little motivation... ...to get your library teens to participate in the 2017 Teen Video Challenge! Follow this link: http://www.cslpreads.org/2016-teen-video-challenge/ for the 2016 CSLP State Winners & be inspired! (Texas features a mash-up of Hunger Games/Harry Potter, South Carolina goes Zombie, etc.) You'll note Michigan doesn't have one, as this is the first year in a long time that we're participating. Deadline is January 31st, details and the official submission forms can be found by clicking here<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,2351,7-160-18668_34169_62259---…> and scrolling down to the "2017 Michigan Teen Video Contest" section. You can see some videos are more simplistic than others, but they're all enthusiastic pieces about libraries by teens! Looking forward to viewing your entries, 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> Help us acknowledge and celebrate the great work of Michigan educators! Go to: www.michigan.gov/proudMIeducator<http://www.michigan.gov/proudMIeducator> today. [cid:image002.png@01D20444.B08921B0]

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[Job Opportunity] Tech Services Clerk and Other Positions at Bloomfield Township Public Library
by BTPL Careers 18 Jan '17

18 Jan '17

Greetings, All-- We have a few positions open at Bloomfield Township Public Library, a beautiful library with a wonderful staff. Please pass the opportunity along to any experienced individuals that you think may be interested. You can read more about these positions here: http://btpl.org/about-us/employment-volunteer/ Adult Services Page: Deadline January 20, 2017 Administration Clerk: Deadline January 20, 2017 Youth Services Full Time Librarian: Deadline January 30, 2017 Systems Technician: Deadline January 30, 2017 Tech Services Clerk: Deadline February 22, 2017 Contact us at Careers(a)btpl.org or 248-642-5800 if you have any questions or need more information. Many thanks! Best Regards, Linden Godlove Bloomfield Township Public Library

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Library Director position open-Ferndale Area District Library
by Jobeth Bradbury 18 Jan '17

18 Jan '17

Ferndale Area District Library-Library Director Position Open-Please share with your colleagues! Do you have what it takes to be the new Director for the Ferndale Area District Library<http://www.ferndalepubliclibrary.org/>? Can you build and sustain a strong library mobilizing ideas, stimulating innovation, and celebrating diversity with a creative and committed staff and Board of Directors? If so, you may be the successful candidate for Ferndale's directorship. The seven-member Board of Directors seeks a Director who will focus on the Library as a center of cultural vitality and participation that enhances the quality of life for all Ferndale residents. Serving 19,900 people with an annual $1.2 million operating budget and 25 staff, the Library strives to deliver stellar programs and services in its recently expanded and renovated building and outside its walls through community engagement efforts. New opportunities include initiating a new strategic planning process, an enhanced funding stream through the success of the 2016 millage election, continued and expanded partnerships with the Friends of the Ferndale Library (FFL), and partnerships with the Ferndale School District, the City of Ferndale and other community organizations and agencies. Responsibilities. Appointed by the Ferndale Public Library Board of Trustees, the Library Director serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Library and plans, directs and coordinates all activities of the Library. The Library Director is expected to develop his or her own methods and to demonstrate resourcefulness, initiative, creativity and mature judgment in the performance of duties. The Library Director works with considerable freedom of action, subject to board policies and directives. Key areas of responsibility include (1) identifying and hiring all staff; (2) supporting professional staff development; (3) advocating for the Library through external community partnerships; (4) preparing and managing the annual budget; (5) maintaining and upgrading of facilities and library technologies; (6) marketing the Library and increasing patronage; and (7) participating professionally on a local, state and national level. See Ferndale Director Description<http://www.gossagesager.com/FerndaleDirectordesc.pdf> for details. Qualifications. Minimum qualifications include a Master's in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program, the ability to obtain or already hold a 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 three (3) years professional supervisory public library experience. Preferred qualifications include the ability to mentor and inspire a strong, creative staff, sound fiscal skills, ability to focus on vision moving the library forward; skill in analyzing, streamlining and developing efficient workflow processes, and proven success in community engagement and partnership development. Prior successful experience reporting to a governing Board is desirable. Centered on the iconic intersection of Woodward & Nine Mile, Ferndale<http://www.ferndalemi.gov/> is a favorite local and regional destination with a mindset that embraces the diversity of culture, class and creativity. Ferndale is known for its public art collection, pocket parks, inviting streetscapes, and businesses owned and operated by inspired entrepreneurs. Ferndale is family-friendly, bike and pedestrian friendly and hosts events throughout the year including Ferndale Pride, the Blues Festival, DIY Street Fair, and the Funky Ferndale Art Fair. It's also the birthplace of the Woodward Dream Cruise. Located in Oakland County, Ferndale is a short drive to downtown Detroit making it a truly livable combination of a residential urban/suburban environment with easy urban center access. See Ferndale Links<http://www.gossagesager.com/ferndalelinks.htm> for additional information about the Library and the community. Compensation. The position offers a hiring salary range of $70,000-82,000 (dependent upon experience and qualifications) and an attractive benefits package. For further information, contact Bradbury Miller Associates <http://www.bradburymiller.com/> via email or phone. Apply via email with a meaningful cover letter and your resume as Word or pdf attachments to Jobeth Bradbury<mailto:jobethbradbury@bradburymiller.com>. This position closes March 12, 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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Children's Garden Bronze Statues
by Joann Crater 17 Jan '17

17 Jan '17

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Free MeL webinar - Tools in MeL databases - Jan 25, 3:30pm Eastern
by David Votta 17 Jan '17

17 Jan '17

MeL databases are much more than information retrieval. There are tools to help you cite, translate, save, email, even listen in Spanish. Please join us on January 25, at 3:30pm for a 30-minute webinar focused on the tools which can help your students, researchers, and community become more efficient and excel in their work. Registration is free and open to all Michigan library staff and other interested users. Read more and register for this webinar<http://mcls.org/training-events/training-events-list/training-event/?ref_cI…>. http://mcls.org/training-events/training-events-list/training-event/?ref_cI… This webinar will be recorded, archived, and made available. http://mcls.org/mel/mel-training-events/ Please share. Thank you. David Votta Community Engagement Librarian Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) Lansing, MI Phone: (800) 530-9019 ext 122 Phone: (517) 492-3822 Fax: (517) 492-3886 vottad(a)mcls.org<mailto:vottad@mcls.org> "If you're not confused, you're not paying attention." -Tom Peters

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