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Teen Librarian
by natalie bazan 01 Sep '16

01 Sep '16

Hello Everyone, I am excited to announce that we are seeking a teen librarian for a part time position at the Dorr Township Library. You will be working with a great team in an award winning library in west Michigan. We are seeking a go getter! Someone who is interested in doing outreach, creating new programs in and outside the library and who wants to be involved in the community. Please see the attached job description for more details and submit your resume, cover letter and list of references to: dorrlibrary(a)hotmail.com Attn: Natalie Bazan. We are accepting resumes until 9/17/16. If you have any questions, please email me! Natalie Bazan MA, MLIS Library Director Hopkins District Library Dorr Township Library 118 E. Main St. 1804 Sunset Dr Hopkins, MI 49328 Dorr, MI 49323 269-793-7516 616-681-9678 http://hopkins.llcoop.org http://dorrlibrary.michlibrary.org http://sharing.michlibrary.org

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MI Attorney General Reports - free offer
by Bartlett, Bernadette (MDE) 01 Sep '16

01 Sep '16

Forwarded on behalf of the Michigan Dept. of Attorney General - please contact them directly, do not reply to this email. Thank you! The Michigan Department of Attorney General prints their biennial reports every two years. Due to inventory numbers there are reports starting with 1933-34 to 2013-14 which are available to libraries at no cost. The Department of Attorney General cannot cover shipping costs but may be able to arrange hand-delivery when an AG staff member is in your area. If you would like to arrange pick-up in Lansing, just let me know. If you are interesting in obtaining any of these reports please contact Beth Nurenberg at: nurenbergb(a)michigan.gov<mailto:nurenbergb@michigan.gov> or at 517 335-0767.

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Policy Request - Fund Balance
by Megan Buck 01 Sep '16

01 Sep '16

Hi, Everyone! Our library is considering a policy regarding our fund balance. I found a suggestion by the Government Finance Officers Association that governments should establish a formal policy that governs the level of fund balance as well as guidelines for increasing and decreasing the unrestricted fund balance. While we are not a government, we are under scrutiny by our County Board and think that having a set of guidelines in place may help us defend an increase or decrease of our fund balance. If you have a policy for your library or know that your municipality has one, I would certainly appreciate any examples that we can use to help shape one of our own. Thank you in advance, Megan

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Universal Class and Atomic Training
by Donna Winter 01 Sep '16

01 Sep '16

We recently began subscribing to Universal Class and Atomic Training through Recorded Books. I'm curious how many other libraries in Michigan also subscribe to one or both of these products. ------------------ Donna Winter, Automation Services Librarian Livonia Public Library 32777 Five Mile Road Livonia, MI 48154 ph: 734-466-2675

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Young Adult Services Coordinator
by Gina Horn 01 Sep '16

01 Sep '16

*Job Description* The Young Adult Services Coordinator has responsibility for planning and presenting activities for young adults—ages 13-19. *Job Objective* This position is primarily responsible for planning, directing, evaluating, scheduling, and coordinating young adult programs (ages 13-19). This position requires the development of recommendations for programs, policies, and procedures to improve young adult library services. The ideal candidate will create an environment where teens may engage more in the services of the library, where they feel accepted and motivated in pursing intellectual and recreational opportunities. There is collaboration with the Children’s Services Coordinator to include children’s programs, particularly in regard to the Summer Reading Program. *Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities* - Ability to develop, schedule, and perform programs for young adults. - Knowledge of young adult literature. - Ability to read professional journals to increase knowledge of issues and resources to help with future plans for the division. - Ability to stays current with community needs, programs and issues. - Knowledge of the general principles and specific details of adolescent development. - Knowledge and sense of the community’s needs and desires for young adult library services. - Knowledge of developmental, recreational and educational needs of young adults. - Ability to work with MS Office to produce marketing materials for programming. - Knowledge in social media to engage teens and promote programs. - Ability to create meaningful relationships with community organizations and schools that serve young adults in order to facilitate services that meet the needs of the young adults. - Knowledge of the principles and issues/policies of intellectual freedom and the ability to apply that knowledge in a library setting. - Skill and ability to effectively listen, ask and answer questions; communicate with adults and children; effectively interact with staff; effectively read, write and speak; effectively organize and give presentations to groups of listeners, including storytelling, read aloud, drama and puppetry; prepare press releases and monthly reports; and prepare written materials for programs, flyers, tickets, and game boards. - Requires a genuine liking and understanding of children of all ages; enthusiasm, optimism, resourcefulness, flexibility and creativity; excellent interpersonal skills. - Serves as supervisor for subordinate employees assigned to the division. Responsible for the daily supervision of assigned employees. - Skill in problem solving skills. - Ability to think logically. - Ability and knowledge to assist and instruct patrons in the use of library materials, including online databases, Internet sources, and the online catalog. - Comfortable working with diverse age groups and populations. - Friendly with people who use the library, both patrons coming through the front door and staff. - Ability to communicate well with colleagues and the general public. - Ability to analyze and creatively solve problems related to the position. - Ability to work with enthusiasm and initiative. - Ability to assume more difficult duties as experience increases; other duties as assigned. - Ability to plan, organize, and implement BDL's Summer Reading program in coordination with the Children’s Services Coordinator. *Physical Requirements* Must be able sit for extended periods of time. Must be able to operate assigned equipment, including computers. *Education, Experience, and Training* Preferred: Master’s degree in Library Science from an accredited American Library Association university and two (2) years’ professional library experience as a librarian in a public library. A comparable amount of education, training, or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications. *Reports to* Library Director *Hours Required* This is a permanent part time position for 26 hours per week. The work schedule includes some nights and weekends. Coordination with Children’s Services Coordinator of coverage of all programs in Kids' Place is required. *Benefits* Sick time accrued after a 90-day probationary period. Vacation time accrued after 1,820 hours of employment has been reached. *Compensation* Wage range is $13.18-$16.87, depending on qualifications and experience. *To Apply* 1) Complete the employment application at www.BranchDistrictLibrary.org/ employment Submit a cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references via email to Gina Horn, Administrative Assistant, at HornG(a)BranchDistrictLibrary.org *Posted 8/30/2016. Applications will be accepted through 5pm on Friday, September 9, 2016.* -- Gina Horn Administrative Assistant Branch District Library 10 E. Chicago St. Coldwater, MI 49036 (517) 278-2341 ext 10

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Free MeL webinar - MeL means business: The new business portal - Sept 28, 3:30pm Eastern
by David Votta 01 Sep '16

01 Sep '16

Tour the new MeL business portal and discover new ways to give your business and entrepreneur community a competitive advantage. Please join us on September 28, at 3:30pm Eastern, for a 30-minute webinar focused on MeL business resources and the newly designed portal. Registration is free and open to all Michigan library staff. 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 David Votta Community Engagement Librarian Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) Lansing, MI & Indianapolis, IN 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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YA/Youth Library Programming Staff: tomorrow is the last day to register...
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 01 Sep '16

01 Sep '16

...For our STEM Programming & Inclusive Storytimes Workshop, being offered at 4 locations across Michigan. There are a few seats left, so please go to: http://www.solutionwhere.com/lom/cw/showcourse.asp?82 The FULL agenda for the day can be found here<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,2351,7-160-18668_34169-391348--…>. In the morning session, all participants will have the opportunity to learn how to use & implement programming on MaKey MaKey and littleBits. Each participant will be given one MaKey MaKey and one littleBits kit to take back to their library for programming use and/or circulation to the public ($200 value!). The afternoon will offer two breakout sessions. The first being for children's staff: an interactive Inclusive storytime session with hands-on activities and implementation ideas with Bloomfield Township Public Library's Jen Taggart and Michigan Braille & Talking Book Library's Stephanie Wambaugh (Bridgid Turner from LARA will be speaking on behalf of Stephanie at our Marquette workshop). The second afternoon breakout is for staff working with Teens & Tweens: a Portable MakerSpace Kit session, where ideas and tips for fun, easy-to-do, "on the go" STEM programming will be shared and hands-on demos of various equipment. $25 registration, lunch provided. The deadline to register and also to cancel with a full refund is 5 pm on Friday, September 2, 2016. If you register and do not attend the event or cancel your registration by September 2nd, you will be billed for the full registration amount. * Thursday, September 15th - Houghton Lake Public Library, 4431 W Houghton Lake Dr, Houghton Lake, MI 48629 (If able, please bring a laptop or chrome book) * Friday, September 16th - Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front St, Marquette, MI 49855 (If able, please bring a laptop or chrome book) * Thursday, September 22nd - Pontiac Public Library, 60 E Pike St, Pontiac, MI 48342 (computers provided) * Friday, September 23rd - Kalamazoo Public Library, 315 S Rose St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007 (laptops provided) Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in the meeting should contact Mary Anne Smith, at 517-373-1580 (voice) or 517-373-1592 (TDD) no less than 10 days in advance to request mobility, visual, hearing, or other assistance. Thank you, Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-335-8129 517-373-5700 f LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov>

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Pew Report: Book Reading, 2016
by Jim Flury 01 Sep '16

01 Sep '16

Print is still dominant; the percentage of Americans who have read at least one book in the past 12 months has not changed in four years; for the 28% of Americans who read an eBook last year the device of choice is now the smartphone or tablet, vs the eReader, etc. All of this and more can be found in the new Pew Report called Book Reading, 2016: http://www.pewinternet.org/2016/09/01/book-reading-2016/ 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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Multi-library Geek Fest coming soon!
by Hillary A Berry 01 Sep '16

01 Sep '16

The Kalamazoo Public Library, Lawton Public Library, Paw Paw District Library, Portage District Library, and Van Buren District Library have partnered together to host Geek Fest 2016! Join us at the Antwerp Activity Center in Mattawan, MI on September 17th from 11am until 3pm to celebrate all things geek! Authors, artists, gaming, cosplay, crafting, robotics, raffles, and much more! Visit the Geek Fest Facebook page for more information and Like it to stay up to date. https://www.facebook.com/SWMGeekFest/ Attached is the flyer for the event. If you'd like, please post in your library. Thanks so much! Hillary A. Berry Cataloger/Community Services Librarian Paw Paw District Library 609 W Michigan Ave Paw Paw, MI 49079 269.657.3800

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Thanks for HP info
by Helena Hayes 01 Sep '16

01 Sep '16

Thanks to everyone who responded to my question about where you put the new Harry Potter book. Your replies are very enlightening. It's interesting to me that the only common factor for your decision is "we put them where we thought our patrons would find them." I love that about us! Hope y'all have a great weekend and first days of school. 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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