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Job: Library Applications Developer, Grand Valley State University Libraries
by Matthew Reidsma 10 Oct '16

10 Oct '16

Grand Valley State University Libraries seeks an upbeat, creative, and self-motivated web developer to join the Systems and Technology team. We help create and maintain the websites and technologies that support our more than 25,000 students and faculty in their research. We're looking for someone who combines technical ability with empathy and a genuine interest in helping our students and faculty. You will build custom web applications and modify existing systems to better meet user needs. Your code will be open source, and your projects will be collaborative with colleagues throughout the library. You'll also help us test our projects with users and write and maintain documentation. Primary Responsibilities: • Develop, modify, and maintain custom web applications that interact with relational databases and/or APIs. • Maintain previously completed projects by troubleshooting issues as they arise and adding new functionality when requested. • Collaborate with Web Services Librarian and Digital Initiatives Librarian to customize and enhance functionality of the library systems and web sites. • Meet project deadlines as assigned; contribute towards multiple projects when necessary. • Follow coding standards and contribute to standards documentation. • Create and maintain project documentation. • Test projects to ensure application quality prior to client validation. Required Qualifications and Education: • Bachelor's degree (Candidates graduating in Fall 2016 considered) • Knowledge of current trends in computer software programming. • Demonstrated proficiency in one programming language. • Knowledge of SQL, relational databases, and database design. • Experience designing, developing, and supporting database driven applications. Preferred Qualifications and Education: • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Science, or related field • Experience with object oriented programming. • Experience with MySQL, PHP, jQuery, JavaScript, HTML, and/or CSS. • Knowledge of a UNIX environment Salary, Rank, and Benefits: $44,000 - $49,000 plus competitive benefits (You can learn more about GVSU's benefits at http://www.gvsu.edu/healthwellness/benefit-information-center-40.htm) Application: Please apply online at https://www.gvsujobs.org (select Administrative/Professional). Include cover letter, resume, and link(s) to sample work. Applicants with diverse background are encouraged to apply. We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution. If you need assistance, call Human Resources at 616-331-2215. Grand Valley State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution. Minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. We are interested in qualified candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching, and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the campus community.

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Free MLA Instructional Design Webinar - Register today!
by Figg, Bethany J 10 Oct '16

10 Oct '16

Good Afternoon, The MDMLG Professional Development Committee is excited to announce that MHSLA has generously agreed to fund Part 1 of the Instructional Design Webinar Series! The October 18th, 2016 webinar focuses on "What's Theory Got to Do with It? Learning Theories, Instructional Design, and the Librarian". We are offering the webinar as On-Demand only. Where: Anywhere you want to view it! Time: Anytime! This is an On-Demand webinar MLA Credits: 1.5 Continuing Education Contact hours Cost: FREE! Thank you MHSLA! To register: send an email to Bethany.Figg(a)cmich.edu<mailto:Bethany.Figg@cmich.edu> indicating you would like to register for the On-Demand session which will be at your convenience shortly after the October 18th live session. Participation in this webcast is free, however registration is required. By registering for the On-Demand, you will be able to earn the MLA CE Credits for viewing the webinar. More information about the webinar: What's Theory Got to Do with It? Learning Theories, Instructional Design, and the Librarian Explore common (and not so common) learning theories, how they've influenced us and how we can use them to design our teaching. After attending this session, participants will be able to: * define instructional design and learning theory * distinguish among the schools of learning theory * identify and adapt a theory that best fits their values and students * draft an instructional plan using a learning theory Rebecca Graves, AHIP, is the educational services librarian at the J. Otto Lottes Health Sciences Library at the University of Missouri-Columbia, as well as an adjunct faculty member for health management and informatics. Graves has partnered with faculty in the School of Nursing and the Departments of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy to work on integrating library instruction and evidence-based searching into the curriculum. In addition to two decades of teaching experience, Graves has published several chapters on teaching and given multiple talks on presentation skills. She received her master of library science from the State University of New York-Buffalo. Thank you for your interest! The MDMLG Professional Development Committee Bethany Figg, MBA, MLIS, AHIP bethany.figg(a)cmich.edu<mailto:bethany.figg@cmich.edu> Visit us online!<https://www.cmich.edu/colleges/cmed/Education/Residency/GME/Pages/default.a…> Graduate Medical Education Administrator | CMU College of Medicine 1000 Houghton Street, Saginaw MI 48602 *: 989-583-7406 | 6: 989-583-6907 Central Values: Integrity | Respect | Empathy | Inclusiveness | Social Responsibility | Excellence | Innovation

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Michigan Council For Corporations
by Director 10 Oct '16

10 Oct '16

Happy Monday everyone, I just received an official looking letter in the mail from the Michigan Council for Corporations. I just wanted to let anyone who is thinking of sending money that these people are running a scam. http://www.michigan.gov/lara/0,4601,7-154-10573_11472-295672--,00.html The link is from 2013 and it is for a similar scam that was run back then. The information at the bottom of the page for reporting the scam to the postal service and/or the Michigan Attorney General is still good. -- Jolene Michaels, Director Mackinaw Area Public Library 528 W. Central Ave; PO Box 67 Mackinaw City, MI 49701 (231)436-5451 - work (231)437-0739 - cell fax (231) 436-7344 www.mackinawareapl.michlibrary.org

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special election
by Melissa Malcolm 09 Oct '16

09 Oct '16

Hi all-- The library board has chosen a site for a new building and we will be purchasing the vacant lot from the city soon. Momentum is high as the local paper is giving our building project front page coverage. We need a bond vote to fund the building. Alas, Lapeer County has no general elections in 2017. Some of us hate the thought of waiting almost two years for a vote. We cover twelve townships and a city so a special election would not be cheap. Has any of you ever held a special election for a bond vote to fund a new building? Was there negative feedback? Did the vote go in your favor? Thanks so much for your feedback. melissa -- Melissa A. Malcolm Library Director Lapeer District Library 201 Village West Dr S Lapeer, MI 48446 melissa(a)lib.lapeer.org www.library.lapeer.org 810.664.9521 ext. 3113 "If liberty and justice mean anything, then access means everything." -- Charles Ogletree

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one last chance... deadline is Monday!
by Jan Davidson 07 Oct '16

07 Oct '16

Please excuse any cross-posting & feel free to share. Thanks! Last chance to register for these two upcoming MCLS cataloging workshops! Original cataloging of digital resources (virtual/internet resources & video games) online, 3-day workshop Tuesday, October 18 - Thursday, October 20, 2016 1:30 - 3:30pm each day 6 LEUs for IN staff! Read more or register today!<http://mcls.org/training-events/training-events-list/training-event/?ref_cI…> Deadline for registration is this coming Monday, 10/10/16! Original cataloging of sound recordings using RDA online, 3-day workshop Wednesday, October 26 - Friday, October 28, 2016 2:00 - 4:00pm each day 6 LEUs for IN staff! Read more or register today! <http://mcls.org/training-events/training-events-list/training-event/?ref_cI…> Deadline for registration is Monday, 10/17/16! Don't miss your chance! Register<http://mcls.org/training-events/training-events-list/> today! Jan Davidson Administrative Assistant, Member Engagement Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 1407 Rensen St., Suite 1, Lansing, MI 48910-3657 Phone: 517-492-3811 ext. 111 Fax: 517-492-3812 davidsonj(a)mcls.org<mailto:davidsonj@mcls.org> http://www.mcls.org<http://www.mcls.org/> Check out the MCLS Training Calendar at: https://www.mcls.org/training-events Like us on Facebook for the latest MCLS news: https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org

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Mid-America Library Alliance (MALA) Young Adult Workshop opportunity
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 07 Oct '16

07 Oct '16

Don't forget, you can apply for CE funds through the Library of Michigan here: http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,2351,7-160-18668_63014-359559--… ****************** MALA's annual Young Adult workshop is scheduled for November 7, 2016 at the Mid-Continent Public Library's Woodneath Library Center from 9am-4pm. Expert panelists, discussions, games, and more, all speaking to services for at-risk, LGBTQIA, special needs, and culturally diverse teens. AGENDA: 9-10am Panel on library services for diverse teens: Panelists will share their expertise on how to identify and target the needs of diverse teens (focusing on culturally diverse, at-risk, and special needs communities), and how to provide, evaluate, and adapt services to these groups. * Gloria Tibbs - UMKC diversity librarian * Lauren Olson - MCPL youth services for at-risk * Rachel Oswald - YMCA Challenger programming for special needs 10-10:15am Break 10:15-11:15am Breakout sessions * Gloria Tibbs: Collaborative Diversity with the Communities: Understanding Library Services to Culturally Diverse Populations * Rachel Oswald: Inclusion and Disability Awareness 11:15-12pm Breakout Box/Room Interactive Challenge 12-1pm Lunch 1-2pm Programming for Diverse Teens Q&A Panel 2-2:45pm Trivia! Diversity and Teen Pop Culture Trivia 2:45-3pm Break 3-4pm Diversity book talks: * Including lists of books with main characters who are LGBTQIA, culturally diverse, atrisk, or have special needs (presented by committee members) __________________________________________________ Cost: * MALA Member: $70.00 (includes boxed lunch) * Non-Member: $140.00 (includes boxed lunch) __________________________________________________ We hope you can take advantage of this training opportunity. Please feel free to contact us with any questions! Sincerely, Mary Puhr<mailto:marypuhr@mid-americalibraryalliance.org> Workshop / Membership Coordinator Mid-America Library Alliance (MALA) 816-521-7257 MALA website<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JUGwuwzqX1HuQ4Rg9oOR_Ltq3nNPtVfwCYYFA_HCCYbp…> *********************************************** 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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The Value of Reading Infographic
by Jim Flury 07 Oct '16

07 Oct '16

I found this infographic while trolling the Internet one day last week. It was created by publisher Chronicle Books. And although there is no specific mention of public libraries, it wouldn't take much in the way of tweaking to steer the conversation in that direction: http://www.adweek.com/galleycat/the-value-of-reading-infographic/125255 Jim 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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FW: Aging in the 21st Century: Free Webinar and Large Print Sale!
by Sylvia Merz 07 Oct '16

07 Oct '16

Forwarding an opportunity for a training that looks interesting! Sylvia From: Kim Cormier, Thorndike [mailto:kimberly.cormier@cengage.com] Sent: Friday, October 07, 2016 9:09 AM To: Leland Library <lelandlibrary(a)lelandtownshiplibrary.org> Subject: Aging in the 21st Century: Free Webinar and Large Print Sale! 21st Century Readers <http://s2138.t.en25.com/e/er?channel=Eloqua&elq_mid=15803&elq_cid=1245044&s…> <http://s2138.t.en25.com/e/er?channel=Eloqua&elq_mid=15803&elq_cid=1245044&s…> About | <http://s2138.t.en25.com/e/er?channel=Eloqua&elq_mid=15803&elq_cid=1245044&s…> Contact <http://img.en25.com/EloquaImages/clients/CengageLearningInc/%7B32e36360-be3…> <http://s2138.t.en25.com/e/er?channel=Eloqua&elq_mid=15803&elq_cid=1245044&s…> Attend our upcoming webinar with with Library Journal and receive 25% off selected titles. _____ Because of this important sea change that’s affecting so many across the country, we’re partnering with Wendy Pender, M.L.S., the Older Adults Project Specialist for the King County Library System in Washington to bring you a collection of six titles to help serve your aging population. Titles cover the following topics: * Embracing aging and living a full life * Caregiving, end-of-life discussions * Spiritual side of aging Join Wendy Pender and three other panelists for a special webinar with Library Journal to discuss how to better support the growing aging community on Tuesday, October 4, 3PM ET. <http://s2138.t.en25.com/e/er?channel=Eloqua&elq_mid=15803&elq_cid=1245044&s…> _____ Use Promo Code TPAGING17 to receive 25% off these titles and FREE shipping. <http://s2138.t.en25.com/e/er?channel=Eloqua&elq_mid=15803&elq_cid=1245044&s…> <http://img.en25.com/EloquaImages/clients/CengageLearningInc/%7Bec0abd6f-26e…> <http://img.en25.com/EloquaImages/clients/CengageLearningInc/%7B7ce5755f-01c…> <http://img.en25.com/EloquaImages/clients/CengageLearningInc/%7B53b2f281-3ea…> <http://img.en25.com/EloquaImages/clients/CengageLearningInc/%7B5e878472-d9f…> <http://img.en25.com/EloquaImages/clients/CengageLearningInc/%7B7e99b6ae-a58…> <http://img.en25.com/EloquaImages/clients/CengageLearningInc/%7B8b981ae3-920…> <http://s2138.t.en25.com/e/er?channel=Eloqua&elq_mid=15803&elq_cid=1245044&s…> <http://s2138.t.en25.com/e/er?channel=Eloqua&elq_mid=15803&elq_cid=1245044&s…> An education-focused library deserves an education-focused partner. <http://s2138.t.en25.com/e/er?channel=Eloqua&elq_mid=15803&elq_cid=1245044&s…> <http://s2138.t.en25.com/e/er?channel=Eloqua&elq_mid=15803&elq_cid=1245044&s…> <http://s2138.t.en25.com/e/er?channel=Eloqua&elq_mid=15803&elq_cid=1245044&s…> You are receiving this email, which contains promotional content, as a professional courtesy. Every effort is made to offer only information that may be of value to you. To manage your subscriptions or unsubscribe, please <http://s2138.t.en25.com/e/sl.aspx?s=2138&elq=584d6abf0dd74892b56011aae8e0cf…> click here. Thorndike Press, a part of Cengage Learning 10 Water St., Ste. 310 Waterville, ME. 04901 1-800-877-4253 <http://s2138.t.en25.com/e/er.aspx?channel=Eloqua&elq_mid=15803&elq_cid=1245…> Privacy Policy <http://s2138.t.en25.com/e/FooterImages/FooterImage1?elq=584d6abf0dd74892b56…>

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Low vision magnifiers
by Anne Kabel 07 Oct '16

07 Oct '16

Hello all - We are looking to upgrade our magnifier.... Any recommendations? Thanks Anne Kabel Adult Services Coordinator Southfield Public Library 26300 Evergreen Rd Southfield MI 48076 248-796-4389

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Digital Totes
by Devin Erlandson 07 Oct '16

07 Oct '16

Good morning! I am wondering if those of you who have experience with Digital Totes for your digital collections could drop me a line about your experience with them. Ease of use from the library's end and how patrons feel about using it would be especially helpful. We're continuing down the long road of getting our newspapers digitized and I'm currently looking at Digital Totes, but I was hoping for some feedback first. Thanks so much. -- Devin Erlandson, MLIS Information Coordinator Allegan District Library 269-673-4625 alleganlibrary.org

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