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Full Time Position - Big Rapids Community Library
by Miriam Andrus 16 Aug '16

16 Aug '16

The Big Rapids Community Library is seeking a New Assistant Director- BIG RAPIDS COMMUNITY LIBRARY FULL-TIME POSITION: Coordinate/oversee circulation processes, policies, personnel and activities; assist in the preparation of new materials for use in the library; maintain day-to-day library activities; assist in preparing reports; use of information technology equipment; attend Library Board meetings and prepare minutes; assist the Library Director in various administrative matters; and to perform related work as required. Starting salary $34,500-$38,000 Dependent on Qualifications. Library Technicians degree or a Michigan Certificate of Library Experience preferred but not required. One year library experience preferred. Complete job description available at the City of Big Rapids Human Resource Office, 226 N. Michigan Avenue, Big Rapids, MI 49307 Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 31, 2016. Initial interviews will be the week of September 6, 2016. The City of Big Rapids is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. -Miriam Andrus, Director Big Rapids Community Library www.bigrapids.lib.mi.us<http://www.bigrapids.lib.mi.us> 231-796-5234

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Library of Michigan MeL Surveys coming soon!
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 16 Aug '16

16 Aug '16

Good afternoon, the Library of Michigan is working on our biannual surveys for library patrons and library staff about MeL and statewide services. We do surveys every two years to provide data for our reports to the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), which provides funding for MeL databases, MeLCat and other statewide programs. We also use the data to improve our services to you. The surveys will be available next week. The Library of Michigan is asking for two things. 1. First, please share the library staff survey widely as we want to hear from all library types and all levels of library staff. 2. Second, please post the library patron survey widely for your community - on your web page, in your social media, etc. We want to hear from as many users as possible. Thank you so much for your help with this! Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 517-373-5700 f reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> Nourishing Michigan's Future...during school and during the summer! Find a Summer Food Service Program site nearest you and encourage Michigan's children to Meet Up and Eat Up! www.michigan.gov/meetupeatup<http://www.michigan.gov/meetupeatup> [image004]

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Apologies and a request
by Maren Kroening 16 Aug '16

16 Aug '16

Hello everyone, I apologize for basically spamming the list. My email highlights anything with a date and time as a possible event to add to the built-in calendar. I accidentally clicked on this and instead of just putting it on my calendar, it has invited you all to MCLS's twitter chat as if it was a meeting, sorry. Now for the the request. Please just delete or ignore this invite, every time someone declines or accepts my invite I get a response in my inbox. I'd be extremely grateful if you could since I'm afraid if I delete this "meeting" it will send you all yet another update. Thanks, Maren Kroening Branch Librarian - Arthur Miller Branch Warren Public Library 5460 Arden, Suite 303 Warren, MI 48092 586.751.5377 mkroening(a)cityofwarren.org

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FW: text, not attachment of the sessions and registrations
by Biggs, Deb Renee (MDE) 16 Aug '16

16 Aug '16

For those of you on the Listservs that just get the Digest where apparently the attachments don't show?! Please feel free to share with all your family history/genealogy contacts! There is still plenty of time to register! Best, Deb ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Heritage Quest Online (HQO)-The Basics This 45 minute session is designed for first time users of HQO-new librarians, new-to-Genealogy librarians, social studies teachers or just people wanting to know about this incredible resource. The session will be a combination of presentation and demo. We will search across all the content doing general searches as well as show how to browse content using maps, photos and records in other locations. Thursday, August 18, 2016 1:30 pm https://proquestmeetings.webex.com/proquestmeetings/onstage/g.php?MTID=e0e8… Heritage Question Online-Beyond the Basics This 30 minute session is designed for users of HQO who have done basic searches but want to dig a little deeper into the content. We will look specifically at links to Serial Set records along with PERSI and Freedman's Bank records Tuesday, August 16, 2016 11:00 am https://proquestmeetings.webex.com/proquestmeetings/onstage/g.php?MTID=e970… Thursday, August 18, 2016 3:00 pm https://proquestmeetings.webex.com/proquestmeetings/onstage/g.php?MTID=e966… Heritage Question Online (HQO) for Teachers This 30 minute session will give an overview of how teachers can extract interesting information for lesson planning and use HQO for general history and geography study (it's not only for genealogical research!) Tuesday, September 13, 2016 3:15 pm https://proquestmeetings.webex.com/proquestmeetings/onstage/g.php?MTID=ef75… Tuesday, September 13, 2016 4:00 pm https://proquestmeetings.webex.com/proquestmeetings/onstage/g.php?MTID=e76f… Wednesday, September 14, 2016 2:45 pm https://proquestmeetings.webex.com/proquestmeetings/onstage/g.php?MTID=e3cf… Wednesday, September 14, 2016 3:30 pm https://proquestmeetings.webex.com/proquestmeetings/onstage/g.php?MTID=e764… D. R. Biggs, MA AMLS Library Consultant/MeL & Library Outreach Coordinator Library of Michigan/Michigan Department of Education 517-373-4466 [cid:image001.png@01D1F7B8.D1064FF0]<http://facebook.com/mel.org> [cid:image002.png@01D1F7B8.D1064FF0] <http://mel.org/> [cid:image003.png@01D1F7B8.D1064FF0] <http://twitter.com/meldotorg>

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Use the hashtag #MCLSchat
by Maren Kroening 16 Aug '16

16 Aug '16

Use the hashtag #MCLSchat this Thursday, August 18 at 2pm Eastern to talk about ways to keep the candle burning.

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Part-Time Building Monitor Position Available
by Kelly Bennett 16 Aug '16

16 Aug '16

8/15/2016 The Ferndale Area District Library is an EEO Employer. Ferndale Area District Library 222 East Nine Mile Road Ferndale, MI 48220 POSITION: BUILDING MONITOR QUALIFICATIONS: • Excellent public service attitude, conflict resolution skills and ability to defuse tense situations • Knowledge of security principles and practices • Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent • Minimum of one year training/experience in security procedures • Ability to work under stressful conditions and exercise good judgment • Works well with a diverse public including children and teenagers • Stays calm in difficult situations, following established procedures and guidelines • Communicates effectively with staff and public, both verbally and in writing • Ability to physically perform the duties of the position including walking stairways, long distances, and standing for long periods of time, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 40 lbs TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES: • Provides security/safety for staff, patrons, building and grounds. • Patrols library building and grounds. • Responds to emergencies and maintenance issues and provides support as needed. • Explains to public and enforces library Patron Behavior Policy and other policies. • Works with local police department when warranted. • Writes incident reports for qualifying incidents. • Makes recommendations to management regarding safety/security procedures, policies, equipment and needs. • Performs other duties as required or requested. This is an at-will position that reports to the Library Director. HOURS: Part-time, approximately 15-25 hours per week, evenings and weekends required. STARTING PAY: $10.00 per hour APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until filled. Resume, Cover Letter and Three Professional References to: Darlene Hellenberg, Interim Director Ferndale Area District Library 222 E. Nine Mile Rd. Ferndale, MI 48220 darlene(a)ferndalepubliclibrary.org The above is intended to describe the major responsibilities and requirements of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all duties, responsibilities or requirements. The Ferndale Area District Library reserves the right to change, amend, add, delete and otherwise assign any and all duties, responsibilities and position titles as it deems necessary to meet the needs of its business.

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Temp P/T Circulation Position Available
by Kelly Bennett 16 Aug '16

16 Aug '16

The Ferndale Area District Library seeks a qualified candidate for a Temporary Part-Time Circulation Specialist position Position Title: Temporary Part-Time Circulation Specialist Hours per week: 20, primarily evenings and weekends Position guaranteed hours through December 31, 2016 Pay rate: $12.00 per hour Application Deadline: Until Filled The Ferndale Library seeks a part-time employee to join our library family! Fast-paced customer-service oriented environment brings you in contact with a diverse blend of people. See what people are reading, watching and listening to! This position will be guaranteed 20 hours a week through December 31, 2016. Depending on staffing needs in 2017, the position may become permanent Please send your resume and cover letter to: kelly(a)ferndalepubliclibrary.org with the subject: Circulation Position -Your Last Name We will not be accepting paper applications, please use the address above to apply. Job Responsibilities include: • Checking in/out of library materials • Answering patron queries in person and via telephone, including placing holds and renewing items • Performance of tasks that require some judgement in their performance • Assisting patrons in operating machines such as photocopiers, fax, scanners and computers • Aiding patrons in the retrieval of holds • Issuing library cards; Responsible for accuracy in library patron records; maintaining strict confidentiality of operations and records as dictated by the Library Privacy Act • Provides friendly and helpful public service to Library patrons of all ages • Off desk duties may include cash handling and processing of library materials selected by other staff members • Other duties of comparable level of difficulty and responsibility as required Desired Qualities include: • Thorough knowledge of principles, methods, practices and procedures of professional library work, with a special emphasis on knowledge of circulation services • Enthusiasm and commitment to public service excellence • Strong attention to detail • Ability to remain calm in a high traffic, fast-paced environment • Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships with library patrons and deal tactfully with the public; ability to speak and write effectively; cooperate effectively with co-workers • Be self-motivated and able to exercise initiative and independent judgment; possess appropriate computer skills Preferred Skills include: • Experience with SirsiDynix Workflows a plus • Experience working in a Library Network library a plus Education and Experience Requirements: • High School diploma plus six months of related experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills & abilities; some college preferred. • Progressively responsible experience working with library circulation systems and cash registers Physical demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. Hand-eye coordination necessary to operate computers and office equipment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Most job tasks require reading a diverse amount of printed and computer material.

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Please post this job
by Atkins-Eddins,Angela 16 Aug '16

16 Aug '16

Angela Atkins Human Resources Assistant Capital Area District Libraries 517-367-6338 (phone) 517-374-1068 (fax)

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Substitute Librarian Posting
by Amy Rosen 16 Aug '16

16 Aug '16

The White Lake Township Library is looking for a substitute Reference Librarian. Occasional hours, including evenings and Saturdays (scheduled in advance when possible). Requirements: ALA Accredited Degree or MLIS Student with significant progress in MLIS program. Public Library experience preferred. Please see attached job description for more information. Please email cover letter resume and completed White Lake Township Library application form (found at http://whitelakelibrary.org/hours.asp) to arosen(a)whitelakelibrary.org or mail to below address. -- Amy Rosen Head of Adult Services White Lake Township Library 7527 E Highland Road White Lake MI 48383 248-698-4942 ext 100 whitelakelibrary.org

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shelving gone!
by Lise Mitchell 16 Aug '16

16 Aug '16

Well, life is good and my shelving will soon have a new home! thanks, lise -- Lise Mitchell, Director Grand Ledge Area District Library 131 E. Jefferson Street Grand Ledge, MI 48837 gladldirector(a)gmail.com 517-622-3550 direct 517-627-7014 Library 517-627-6276 fax

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