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Full-Time Teen Librarian Position
by Tracy Bedford 10 Apr '17

10 Apr '17

Are you looking for a full-time job? Are you interested in becoming part of a fun-filled, enthusiastic, creative team? Then look no further! The Clarkston Independence District Library is looking for a Full-Time Teen Librarian! Please check out the job description below and respond with a resume and cover letter to bedfordt(a)cidlibrary.org before 5 pm on April 21st. Thank you! *Full-time Youth and Teen Services Librarian* The Clarkston Independence District Library seeks a creative, enthusiastic librarian to join a positive, team-oriented work environment to help meet the needs of the young people, specifically teens, in the Clarkston community. *Hours:* 40 hours per week, includes some weekends and evenings *Salary:* $37,000 to $48,000 depending on qualifications and experience *Benefits:* Health, dental, optical insurance; disability and life insurance; vacation, sick and personal days; retirement plan. *Primary Duties and Responsibilities* • Develop collections for teens • Collaborate with community organizations to promote library services • Design a variety of activities to promote the use of the library by tweens and teens • Maintain and cultivate relationships with the public schools, private schools and local teachers • Work with Head of Children’s and Teens services to update the Teen Services portion of the website • Provide library outreach services to the local public and private schools • Assist with Youth Services Department programs for younger patrons as needed • Assist patrons of all ages in obtaining information in a variety of formats • Provide readers’ advisory services to patrons of all ages • Instruct patrons individually and in small groups in the use of library resources and equipment *Required Qualifications* • MLIS from an ALA accredited institution • At least one year of experience working with teens and enthusiastic commitment to teen services • Desire and ability to provide excellent customer service inside and outside of the library • Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to work independently or as a team leader • Public library/information desk experience • Experience working with ILS, Polaris preferred • Collection development experience • Knowledge of popular print and audio-visual materials for teens *Reports to:* Head of Children’s and Teen Services Please email resume and cover letter to bedfordt(a)indelib.org by April 21st at 5 pm. Thank you. Tracy Bedford Head of Children's and Teen Services Clarkston Independence District Library bedfordt(a)indelib.org

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Author event
by DeCenso, Emanuela 10 Apr '17

10 Apr '17

Dear Library Community, Madonna University Library, will be hosting Paul Dimond on April 18, at 7 pm. Paul Dimond is an author of "The Belle of Two Arbors". Copies of the book will be available for signing, and you are welcome to check more details here<http://library.madonna.edu/pdf/Lib_Paul_Dimond.pdf>. Thank you, Emma Emanuela DeCenso B.S., M.L.I.S. Reference and Instruction Librarian Liaison to the College of Education Madonna University Library 36600 Schoolcraft Rd. Livonia, MI 48150 734-432-5679<tel:734-432-5679> edecenso(a)madonna.edu<mailto:edecenso@madonna.edu> Current hours: Mon-Thur 8:00 am - 4:30pm "The lasting pleasures of contact with the natural world are not reserved for scientists but are available to anyone who puts himself under the influence of earth, sea and sky, and their amazing life." -Rachel Carson P Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail IMPORTANT NOTICE TO EMAIL RECIPIENTS: This email communication may contain confidential information intended only for the addressees. Please do not read, copy, or disseminate this communication unless you are the intended addressee. If you have received this message in error, treat it as confidential and please notify the sender by reply email, destroy the original message, all content and copies.

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Happy National Library Week from Friends of Michigan Libraries!
by Doreen Hannon 10 Apr '17

10 Apr '17

In honor of National Library Week, we invite you to "like" Friends of Michigan Libraries on Facebook! You can find us on Facebook: @FOMLibraries <https://www.facebook.com/FOMLibraries/> Sincerely, Doreen Hannon Director, Friends of Michigan Libraries Board http://foml.org/ @FOMLibraries <https://www.facebook.com/FOMLibraries/>

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Full-Time Teen Librarian position
by Tracy Bedford 08 Apr '17

08 Apr '17

Full-time Position Available: Are you looking for a full-time job? Are you interested in becoming part of a fun-filled, enthusiastic, creative team? Then look no further! The Clarkston Independence District Library is looking for a Full-Time Teen Librarian! Please check out the job description below and respond with a resume and cover letter to bedfordt(a)cidlibrary.org before 5 pm on April 21st. Thank you!

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ALA News for April 5, 2017
by Steven Bowers 07 Apr '17

07 Apr '17

ALA News for April 5, 2017 Take Action for Libraries Day to launch during National Library Week http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/03/take-action-libraries-day-la… ALA and ACRL join higher education, library groups to urge FCC and Congress to uphold net neutrality http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/03/ala-and-acrl-join-higher-edu… ACRL 2017 continues record breaking paid attendance trend http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/04/acrl-2017-continues-record-b… Gene Luen Yang, National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, is Auditorium Speaker at 2017 ALA Annual Conference http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/03/gene-luen-yang-national-ambassa… SRRT, SustainRT, AILA, APALA welcome Bill McKibben to ALA Annual Conference http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/04/srrt-sustainrt-aila-apala-we… ALA, ProLiteracy introduce online course to promote adult literacy services http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/04/ala-proliteracy-introduce-on… Applications close next week for 2017 ALA Leadership Institute http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/04/applications-close-next-week-20… DC’s Teen Titans to champion Library Card Sign-up Month http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/04/dc-s-teen-titans-champion-li… Public libraries play vital role in advancing health literacy http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/04/public-libraries-play-vital-rol… Winners of the 2017 Will Eisner Graphic Novel Grants for Libraries announced http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/04/winners-2017-will-eisner-gra… Barbara A. B. Gubbin winner of the Ernest A. DiMattia Award for Innovation and Service to Community and Profession http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/04/barbara-b-gubbin-winner-erne… Kippur wins United for Libraries/SAGE Academic Friend Conference Grant http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/04/kippur-wins-united-libraries… 2017 Carnegie-Whitney Grant winners announced http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/04/2017-carnegie-whitney-grant-… Timothy Cole Wins 2017 LITA/OCLC Kilgour Research Award http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/04/timothy-cole-wins-2017-litaoclc… Apply now for the 2017 Teens’ Top Ten Book Giveaway http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/03/apply-now-2017-teens-top-ten-bo… New AASL standards take the stage at national conference http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/03/new-aasl-standards-take-stag… Global education evangelist Jaime Casap to present AASL national conference opening keynote http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/03/global-education-evangelist-… New publication offers practical ideas to help libraries engage families in learning and development http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/04/new-publication-offers-pract… 2017 ACRL STS Oberly Award goes to Scholze and Witt http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/03/2017-acrl-sts-oberly-award-goes… School Library Research volume 20 opens with two new studies http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/03/school-library-research-volume-… RUSA Spring Online Learning http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/04/rusa-spring-online-learning

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Library Assistants Positions
by Devan B. Green 07 Apr '17

07 Apr '17

The Pontiac Public Library has the following positions: Library Assistant Youth Services http://pontiac.lib.mi.us/Documents/assist-youth-post.pdf Library Assistant Circulation Services http://pontiac.lib.mi.us/Documents/assist-circ-post.pdf In Service, Devan Brie S. Green, MLIS Library Director Pontiac Public Library 60 E. Pike St. Pontiac, MI 48342 248-758-3942 Main 248-430-8254 Fax [ mailto:dbgreen@tln.lib.mi.us | dbgreen(a)tln.lib.mi.us ] " If you have a garden and a library , you have everything you need ." - Marcus Tullius Cicero

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New MAP Partner Venues!
by Jim Flury 07 Apr '17

07 Apr '17

All, I am pleased to announce that we have added a total of seven new venues to the Michigan Activity Pass program! In addition to the aforementioned Michigan Railroad History Museum in Durand, the following new partner destinations have joined MAP: Hack House Museum (Milan): http://www.historicmilan.com/hack.html National Shrine of the Cross in the Woods (Indian River): http://www.crossinthewoods.com/ Calhoun County Trailway (Battle Creek): https://www.calhouncountymi.gov/government/county_departments/parks_and_rec… Ott Biological Preserve (Battle Creek): https://www.calhouncountymi.gov/government/county_departments/parks_and_rec… Kimball Pines Park (Battle Creek): https://www.calhouncountymi.gov/government/county_departments/parks_and_rec… Historic Bridge Park (Battle Creek): https://www.calhouncountymi.gov/government/county_departments/parks_and_rec… Thank you for your support and promotion of the Michigan Activity Pass (MAP) 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 Toner Cartridge
by hwl＠libcoop.net 07 Apr '17

07 Apr '17

We have one new black laser toner cartridge for use with a Dell 1720 or 1720DN printer available to the first interested party. Please respond to hwl(a)libcoop.net with your library name and zv# if interested. Have a great weekend!

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9" wire book ends?
by Melissa Huisman 07 Apr '17

07 Apr '17

Hi! Does anyone have any of these book ends for 9" shelves of either style gathering dust? They belong to my 1976 shelving. (top one and side one are the 9"ers) We need 56 of them. I have plenty of them for 10" shelves (bottom one) but can't use them. Thanks! [0406170848] Melissa Huisman, Library Director Gary Byker Memorial Library of Hudsonville 3338 Van Buren Street, Hudsonville MI 49426 Phone: 616-669-1255 X 5 Fax: 616-669-5150 Email: mhuisman(a)hudsonville.org<mailto:mhuisman@hudsonville.org>

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Upper Peninsula History Award Nomination Deadline Is Friday, April 28, 2017
by MHM Editor 07 Apr '17

07 Apr '17

The Upper Peninsula History Award Nomination Deadline Is Approaching! Each year, the Historical Society of Michigan presents two awards at the Upper Peninsula History Conference: the Charles Follo Award and the Superior Award. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/programs/awards/upper-peninsula-history-awards/> Learn more about the awards on our website. Do you know an individual or historical organization that has done marvelous things to preserve and promote the history of Michigan's Upper Peninsula? Consider <http://www.hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/UP-History-Award-Nomin ation.pdf> nominating individuals for the Charles Follo Award or historical organizations based in the Upper Peninsula for the Superior Award! <http://www.hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/UP-History-Award-Nomin ation.pdf> Download the nomination form here. Nominations and supporting materials must be received by Friday, April 28, 2017, at 5 p.m. Nominations received after that date and time will not be accepted, regardless of postmark. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/programs/awards/upper-peninsula-history-awards/> Visit our website for award descriptions and past winners. _____ _____ The Historical Society of Michigan is our state's oldest cultural organization, founded in 1828 by territorial governor Lewis Cass and explorer Henry Schoolcraft. A nongovernmental nonprofit, the Society focuses on publications, conferences, education, awards and recognition programming, and support for local history organizations to preserve and promote Michigan's rich history. _____ For more information on the Historical Society of Michigan, please visit <http://www.hsmichigan.org/> www.hsmichigan.org or e-mail us at <mailto:hsm@hsmichigan.org> hsm(a)hsmichigan.org. _____ The Historical Society of Michigan 5815 Executive Dr. . Lansing, MI 48911 Phone: (517) 324-1828 . FAX: (517) 324-4370 <http://www.hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/UP-History-Award-Nomin ation.pdf> Download the nomination form here. For individuals, please consider nominating that person for the Charles Follo Award. For historical organizations, please consider nominating them for the Superior Award. Nominations and supporting materials must be received by Friday, April 28, 2017, at 5 p.m. Nominations received after that date and time will not be accepted, regardless of postmark. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/programs/awards/upper-peninsula-history-awards/> See past winners! Save the Date! The 68th annual Upper Peninsula History Conference will be held in Iron River and Caspian June 23-25, 2017. This e-mail is sent to our friends to keep you updated on historical activities and opportunities to learn more about our state's history. To opt-out, please respond to this e-mail with "remove" in the subject line.

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