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game design workshops for kids and teens
by Jennifer Dye 07 Jul '16

07 Jul '16

Game designers from Thunderhead Gaming will teach game design, both RPG and board game, at Detroit Public Library's Lincoln Branch. Their flagship game, Netherstorm, placed third in the d-Infinity Independent Game Contest. It is open to kids from about 6 through 18; older kids are asked to come to the session at 1:00, and are welcome to stay to help younger kids at 2:00. Registration is requested to make sure we have enough materials. July 11 Playing an RPG (role-playing game) July 18 Designing an RPG July 25 Designing a Board Game Lincoln Branch 1221 East 7 Mile 481-1781 Jennifer Jennifer Dye Assistant Manager Lincoln and Wilder branches Detroit Public Library jdye(a)detroitpubliclibrary.org 313-481-1781

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Survey for the School and Public Libraries Toolkit from ALA
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 07 Jul '16

07 Jul '16

FYI from ALA's Interdivisional Committee for AASL/ALSC/YALSA on a survey they are doing on school and public library collaboration. Please consider responding. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Colleagues, The email below went out on the AASLForum in late June, but I'm asking that you please distribute it widely now through your state listservs, etc. As noted, the AASL/ALSC/YALSA Interdivisional Committee is working on a toolkit for school and public librarians. We need to be sure that school librarians' voices are well represented in the survey responses. Many thanks, Audrey Church 2016-2017 AASL President What do you think would foster stronger ties between school & public libraries? Tell AASL, ALSC & YALSA via this brief online survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/JMGXGRV<http://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JMGXGRV>. The AASL/ALSC/YALSA Interdivisional Committee on School/Public Library Cooperation will use your feedback to create an awesome toolkit! Please respond by July 15th. One lucky survey taker will be drawn at random to get a free box of books (worth $100)! Thank you for participating!

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library board / staff gatherings
by Melissa Malcolm 07 Jul '16

07 Jul '16

Good morning! Board members are invited to holiday and retirement gatherings, which seems pretty standard. I'm wondering about what other libraries do with board at staff events--staff meetings, staff training days, etc. Do they want to attend? Are they invited? What do they/are they expected to, contribute to the event? Thanks for letting me know how this works in your library. 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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FW: serving diverse teens
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 07 Jul '16

07 Jul '16

Please see the information from YALSA below on their new e-course on serving diverse teens. Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-335-8129 517-373-5700 f LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> From: Beth Yoke [mailto:byoke@ala.org] Sent: Thursday, July 07, 2016 11:16 AM To: Beth Yoke <byoke(a)ala.org> Subject: serving diverse teens Please share as appropriate: Beginning July 11th and running through Aug. 8th YALSA is offering an e-course, led by Jennifer Velasquez, to help library staff build skills and knowledge around identifying, reaching out to, and serving teens from diverse backgrounds. Individuals who successfully complete the course will earn one CEU credit (10 contact hours). The rate is $155 for YALSA members, $195 for ALA members and $215 for others. Learn more and register at: http://www.ala.org/yalsa/onlinelearning/onlinecourses/beyond_booklists Thanks, -Beth Beth Yoke, CAE Executive Director Young Adult Library Services Association 50 E. Huron St. Chicago, IL 60611 1.800.545.2433 x4391 fax: 312.280.5276 byoke(a)ala.org<mailto:byoke@ala.org> @yalsa_director Our mission<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/aboutyalsa> is to support library staff in alleviating the challenges teens face, and in putting all teens ‒ especially those with the greatest needs ‒ on the path to successful and fulfilling lives. Connect with YALSA online: [1311194202_facebook]<http://www.facebook.com/yalsa>[1311194304_twitter]<http://twitter.com/#!/yalsa>[1311194378_youtube]<http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=yalsa&aq=f>[1311194466_flickr]<http://www.flickr.com/photos/yalsa/>[Wordpress]<http://yalsa.ala.org/blog/>

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Youth Services Specialist Job Posting
by Jennifer Amormino 07 Jul '16

07 Jul '16

City of East Lansing East Lansing Public Library Youth Services Specialist PAY RATE: $17.10 /hour BEST CONSIDERATION DATE: 24 July 2016 HOURS PER WEEK: 20 hours per week. Contingent, at-will position. Includes night and weekend hours FULL JOB DESCRIPTION: www.elpl.org/content/working-library The East Lansing Public Library (ELPL) is seeking a dynamic, part-time Youth Services Specialist with a strong knowledge of early literacy, childhood development and of science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) programming. We seek someone with strong customer service experience, proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and an interest in developing new skills. Our Youth Services Specialist will work with the ELPL Youth Services Team to develop creative STEAM, maker, technology-centered, and early literacy-based children’s programming. We are looking for someone with demonstrated experience providing storytime, story-telling, community outreach and who has an interest in children’s literature and early childhood education. All ELPL staff may: work evenings and weekends; serve on the library service desk or at the Maker Studio; provide basic technology instruction; participate in the planning, implement and evaluate services; and assist in the care of the facility and collection maintenance. REQUIRED · Bachelor’s degree · Experience with children’s programming including storytimes. · Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. · Demonstrated computer proficiency. · Demonstrated experience with customer service. PREFERRED · Demonstrated experience with reference and circulation services delivered in person and by phone. · Experience working in a public library setting. · Experience with STEAM-based curricula and learning. · Demonstrated success with community outreach. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS · Ability to withstand routine and repetitive motions such as bending, reaching, standing, and pushing. · Ability to lift library materials weighing up to 50 lbs., and to push book trucks weighing between 100 and 200 lbs. WORK ENVIRONMENT The East Lansing Public Library is a 26,000 square foot facility currently halfway through an extensive remodel. When finished, the newly-remodeled space will include meeting room space, quiet study areas, a teen reading area, an 1,100 square foot Maker Studio, and over 3,000 square feet of Children’s space. The library is located just north of Michigan State University and is committed to providing services to the diverse MSU/East Lansing community. We employ more than 30 full- and part-time staff committed to providing a place and resources where people gather to share information and ideas to enrich lives and foster community. To apply, please e-mail a resume and cover-letter addressing how your experience meets the position preferences, along with a completed COEL application, to: East Lansing Public Library Jason E. Shoup, Head of Customer Experiences jshoup(a)cityofeastlansing.com Jennifer Amormino East Lansing Public Library Executive Assistant to the Library Director Volunteer Assistant Coordinator 517.319.6863 jamormi(a)cityofeastlansing.com 517-351-9536 fax _________________________________ East Lansing e-news is just a click away. Sign up to receive East Lansing's Dialog e-newsletter and other e-publications. Just visit http://www.cityofeastlansing.com/news today!

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Re: [Michlib-l] paid time off ?
by Katrina Schultz 07 Jul '16

07 Jul '16

Hi Kate, Crawford County Library's pto is based on number of hours worked. Here's part of what's in our policy manual: "Salaried and full-time employees shall earn vacation days (1 day = 8 hours) on a monthly, prorated basis in accordance, beginning after the first anniversary of employment, with the following schedule: One (1) year through four (4) years full time of service 10 Days Five (5) years or more of full time of service 15 Days Part-time employees shall earn vacation days (1 day = 8 hours on accrual basis of one vacation day per 208 hours worked beginning after the first anniversary of employment." Hope this helps! -- Katrina Schultz Crawford County Library

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Free Library Related Webinars for July 2016!
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 06 Jul '16

06 Jul '16

Greetings! The July free library related webinars listing is now available. HIGHLIGHTS: Tuesday, July 12 (12-1 pm) Webinar Surveys: How to Get Useful Feedback from Your Audience (Idealware) http://idealware.org/online-training Webinars are challenging-even for the most experienced presenters-because you can't read eye contact and body language to let you know what's working and what isn't. However, a well-designed post-training survey can provide valuable feedback that you can use to incrementally improve your online presentations. Join us for a free session where we walk you through how to develop and analyze surveys for webinars. Over the course of the hour you'll learn what questions to ask and how to structure your questions to get insightful, actionable feedback. For more information, visit: http://idealware.org/online-training Tuesday, July 19 (2-3 pm) Serving At-Risk Patrons: Lessons from Library Social Workers (Programming Librarian) http://programminglibrarian.org/learn Discussion of homelessness in the District of Columbia and the District of Columbia Public Library's unique role in the lives of people experiencing homelessness, including DCPL initiatives targeting this population and plans for future initiatives serving customers returning from jail/prison, many of whom lack stable living arrangements. Discussion of Oak Park (Ill.) Public Library's role in serving vulnerable populations and the guiding philosophies that influence the library's work. Other topics will include patron advocacy, strategic partnerships, and how to safely engage with challenging patrons. For more information, visit: http://programminglibrarian.org/learn Wednesday, July 27 (3-4 pm) Health Information Resources for seniors (National Network of Libraries of Medicine) http://nnlm.gov/mcr/services/updates/spotlightresources.html Annette Parde-Maass, Nebraska/ Education Coordinator, will present "Health Information Resources for seniors." This is a free monthly webinar conducted by coordinators in the NN/LM Midcontinental Region. Continuing education credit is available. No registration needed. The National Library of Medicine (NLM) offers a suite of resources to assist you in research related to health quality, costs, and access. For more information, visit: http://nnlm.gov/mcr/services/updates/spotlightresources.html or contact Jim Honour at jhonour(a)uwyo.edu or 307-766-6537 For a complete listing, please visit http://www.michigan.gov/documents/libraryofmichigan/LM_2016_Free_Webinars_J… Evette M. Atkin Continuing Education Coordinator Statewide Library Services Library of Michigan atkine(a)michigan.gov<mailto:atkine@michigan.gov> 517.373.3746

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DVD Cleaner
by Carol Souchock 06 Jul '16

06 Jul '16

We are looking for brand and model suggestions as we considering purchasing a new DVD/CD cleaner. In particular we are interested in companies that will also provide maintenance and support for the equipment in addition to sales. Please share your feedback. Carol Souchock Library Director Plymouth District Library http://plymouthlibrary.org 734-453-0750, ext. 218 csouchock(a)plymouthlibrary.org

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Fingerprinting service.
by Jennifer Ray 06 Jul '16

06 Jul '16

Hi Everyone: We have been approached by MorphoTrust USA about being a fingerprinting partner for our area. I'm just wondering how many other libraries have become partners. If your library offers this service in partnership with MorphoTrust, I'd love to know how it's working for you and your staff. Thank you for any information. Jennifer Ray Cass District Library 269.357.7822 ext. 101 jray(a)cass.lib.mi.us

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Needed - job application forms
by Helena Hayes 06 Jul '16

06 Jul '16

Good afternoon - Would anyone be willing to share a "customizable" copy of a simple job application that you use at your library? I need to hire a new clerk, and realized that I don't have anything that I like. Please respond off-list, directly to my email (below). Thanks! Helena -- Helena Hayes, MLIS, Director Galesburg Charleston Memorial District Library 188 E. Michigan Ave. Galesburg, MI 49053 269-665-7839 (phone) 269-665-7788 (fax)

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