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Ferndale Youth Author Visit - Q&A and Book Signing
by Ashley Lehman 12 May '16

12 May '16

Hello all, Ferndale is pleased to share the following program with everyone! Tuesday, May 17, award winning author Alex Gino will be at Ferndale Library to talk about their middle grade novel *George*, with a question and answer session and book signing to follow. Copies of *George* will be available for purchase through BookBeat, who is co-sponsoring the event. No registration is required. Gino is the winner of the American Library Association's 2016 Stonewall Book Award for *George*, and an active member of the online campaign We Need Diverse Books: weneeddiversebooks.org/ -- Ashley Lehman Head of Youth Services Ferndale Area District Library 222 E. Nine Mile Ferndale, MI 48220 248-546-2504 ext.699 Ashley(a)ferndalepubliclibrary.org

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UTR @ CMPL
by Jim Flury 12 May '16

12 May '16

Thank you for your support of Michigan's public libraries, Tom, Jim and Eric! All that and a new book coming, too :) http://www.macombdaily.com/general-news/20160511/clinton-macomb-public-libr… 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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Library Director position closes Sunday, May 15! - Saline County, AR!
by Jobeth Bradbury 11 May '16

11 May '16

Library Director - Saline County (AR) Library System SERVE CONNECT EDUCATE ENTERTAIN. Build on outstanding community support and a record of success as the next Director of the Saline County Library System <http://www.salinecountylibrary.org/> . The Board of Trustees seek a responsive committed professional with a passion for public service ready to lead a thriving, well established public library system. The Director will honor and build on the Library's Strategic Plan and continue the relationships with County departments and offices as well as ongoing efforts to create a shared community vision of excellent library services. Governed by a five-member Board, the Library serves the 107,000 Saline County residents with a dedicated staff of 32 FTEs and a $3 million annual operating budget from two locations - the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library (Benton) and the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library (Bryant). Saline County, central Arkansas, is one of Arkansas' fastest growing and most prosperous counties. Ideally located near bustling Little Rock, Saline County residents enjoy a quality of life in their varied smaller cities and towns while appreciating the ready access to the entertainment, shopping, and cultural offerings of the state capitol. Saline County offers excellent school systems, as well as a University of Arkansas satellite campus, a growing hospital, retail and other amenities. Many parks, waterways, golf courses, and the nearby Ouachita National Forest offer outdoor recreation. Saline County has it all - including a low cost of living and unemployment rate. Learn more about Saline County, the Library, and the position at Saline County Links <http://www.gossagesager.com/salinecolinks.htm> . Responsibilities. This is an administrative position with full responsibility for overseeing a single county library system with a headquarters library and one branch under the direction of the Saline County Library Board of Trustees. The Library Director recommends and provides regular financial reports to the Board; plans and directs an active continuing public relations program; represents the library in the community; attends library conferences and regional and statewide professional meetings; administers special projects required by the Library and Library Board such as building programs and millage campaigns; hires, trains, evaluates, and develops the administrative staff of the Library and administers personnel policies; is responsible for the Library's strategic planning process; develops strong relationships with community leaders and organizations, and works closely with the various departments and offices of the county government including the Quorum Court. Qualifications. A Master's degree in Library or Information Science from a graduate degree program accredited by the American Library Association and a minimum of 5 years administrative experience that demonstrates management ability and leadership qualities required to perform the essential functions of this position. Experience working with or reporting to a governing board is highly desirable. For the complete position description, see the Saline County Library Director position description. <http://www.gossagesager.com/salinecojobdesc.pdf> Compensation. The position offers a hiring salary range of $60,000-$75,000 (dependent upon experience and qualifications) and an attractive benefits package. For further information, contact Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates <http://www.gossagesager.com> via email or phone. To start the application process, send a meaningful cover letter and resume as Word or pdf attachments to Karen Miller <mailto:karenmiller@gossagesager.com> . The position closes May 15, 2016. Jobeth Bradbury Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates <http://www.gossagesager.com/> 4545 Wornall Rd, Ste. 805 Kansas City, MO 64111 816-803-7087 (cell); 816-531-2468 (office) Sign up for <http://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?llr=myy6mkoab&p=oi&m=111489311 6172&sit=xckjbseib&f=15a6803e-8d83-46e6-8d14-545a610c8414> our newsletter to get the latest updates! --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

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Teen summer programs, reading & more from YALSA
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 11 May '16

11 May '16

Rethinking Summer Programs Read YALSA's latest position paper "Adopting a Summer Learning Approach for Increased Impact" for a rationale for why libraries need to rethink their traditional summer reading programming in order to better meet the serious needs and diverse interests of today's youth, especially underserved audiences. The paper also includes recommended strategies libraries can take transform their summer programming, as well as a list of selected resources. Access this free resource at: www.ala.org/yalsa/adopting-summer-learning-approach-increased-impact-yalsa-…<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/adopting-summer-learning-approach-increased-impact…> A free downloadable/printable "Teens' Top Ten" sheet is available here<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/sites/ala.org.yalsa/files/content/2016%20TTT%20Nom…>. Libraries can encourage teens to read these titles from now throughout the summer, and then vote for their favorites online beginning in August. Don't forget, Teen Read Week<http://teenreadweek.ning.com/> is Oct 9-15, 2016, and resources are now available. Registration & Travel Grant Open for YA Services Symposium Now through June 1st, apply for up to $1,000 to attend the YA Services Symposium this Nov. 4 - 6 in Pittsburgh, PA. The overall theme is "empowering teens to increase your library's impact. Learn more and view the preliminary program at www.ala.org/yalsa/yasymposium<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/yasymposium> You can also apply for CE funds through the Library of Michigan here<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,2351,7-160-18668_63014-359559--…>. Thanks, 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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Re: [Michlib-l] Book Club Kits
by King, Barb 11 May '16

11 May '16

Hi I am interested in hearing from libraries that have had book club kits, but discontinued buying or offering them. Why did you discontinue the service? Thank you. Yours truly, Barbara King Reference Librarian St. Clair County Library Port Huron MI 48060

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Upcoming FREE Webinars from WebJunction!
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 11 May '16

11 May '16

Highlighted content from WebJunction · Social Library, STEM Edition<http://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/social-library-58.html>: check out great STEM related programming ideas shared by libraries on Facebook as well as a recent webinar archive from WebJunction and the staff at the Kitsap Regional Library (WA). · Censorship: Be Prepared for Challenges:<http://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/censorship-be-prepared.html> resources from the American Library Association’s Office for Intellectual Freedom and the National Coalition Against Censorship can help prepare for addressing challenges to materials in the library’s collection. Upcoming Webinars If you can’t attend a live session, all WebJunction webinars are recorded and available for free in the course catalog<http://learn.webjunction.org/>. Genealogy Essentials: Helping Patrons to Search for Family Roots Thursday, May 19, 2016 ♦ 3 pm Eastern / 12 pm Pacific ♦ 1 hour Registration: http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/genealogy-essentials.html The advent of the Internet liberated genealogy research. With the resulting ease of access, individual genealogy exploration has blossomed. However, many people pay for research services, not realizing that they can go to their public library for free, reliable tools and assistance. This webinar will teach library staff how to assist patrons with genealogical questions, using FamilySearch.org<https://familysearch.org/>, a leading genealogy resource. Learn the reference skills necessary to determine a patron’s research experience and reveal the problem to be solved. Learn how to orient patrons to available resources and introduce them to the principles of finding a record for a known ancestor. Become a better guide to your patron researchers and help them to connect successfully with the details and stories of their ancestry. Presented by: James Ison, FamilySearch.org<https://familysearch.org/> Public and Health Sciences Library Collaboration for Community Impact: Lessons from the MS Buddy Project Thursday, June 9, 2016 ♦ 3 pm Eastern / 12 pm Pacific ♦ 1 hour Registration: http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/ms-buddy-project.html When public library and health library expertise combine, amazing things can happen. The MS Buddy service was created by 3 public library staff members and 1 health sciences librarian in Utah, to connect patients with multiple sclerosis to accurate information and to each other through the use of the mobile technology. Join this webinar to learn about this innovative collaboration, its impact, and ways you can build buy-in for health programming at your library. MS Buddy co-creators will share strategies for identifying sustainable solutions for priority health topics, and provide guidance for working together effectively across library disciplines and locations. Participants will be introduced to the program toolkit, which they can use in planning and partnering to implement similar projects in their communities. Presented by: Erica Lake, Associate Director, Hope Fox Eccles Health Library, and Associate Librarian, Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library Katie Larsen, Library Technician, Tooele City Library, Utah Casey Cox, Library Technician, Tooele City Library, Utah Liesl Seborg, Senior Librarian, Adult Outreach & Programming, Salt Lake County Library Services, and winner of the 2016 ULA Librarian of the Year Award Evette 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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Recall: Funding to attend ARSL conference available from Library of Michigan
by White, Shannon (MDE) 11 May '16

11 May '16

White, Shannon (MDE) would like to recall the message, "Funding to attend ARSL conference available from Library of Michigan".

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Funding to attend ARSL conference available from Library of Michigan
by White, Shannon (MDE) 11 May '16

11 May '16

You can also apply for funding to support your attendance at ARSL through the Library of Michigan Continuing Education program. For full details visit: http://w3.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,2351,7-160-18668_63014-359559--,… Shannon ----------------------- Shannon White Director of Statewide Library Services Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo Lansing, MI 48909 www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan> 517.373.9489 Whites29(a)michigan.gov From: michlib-l-bounces(a)mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org] On Behalf Of Colleen Leddy Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2016 2:41 PM To: michlib-l <Michlib-l(a)mcls.org>; WLC <WLC(a)monroe.lib.mi.us> Subject: [Michlib-l] ARSL Conference Scholarship Opportunity Passing along this info from the Association for Rural and Small Libraries... Want to attend a national conference that caters specifically to small and rural libraries, but just can't afford to get to Fargo, ND out of this year's budget? Well, now is the time to apply for one of three ARSL Conference Scholarships! Information regarding eligibility and application forms for the 3 scholarships to ARSL 2016 are now available on the ARSL website<http://arsl.info/annual-conference-awards-calendar/award-scholarship-info-2/>. The conference is October 27-29th at the Holiday Inn- Fargo. Should that link not work, please copy and paste the following into your address bar http://arsl.info/annual-conference-awards-calendar/award-scholarship-info-2/ Scholarships are for first time attendees only and are open to anyone regardless of membership. Many scholarship winners in the past have left the conference knowing that ARSL is definitely for them and have become repeat attendees. We hope that this year's winners feel the same way. Applications must be received by 5:00 pm CST on June 30, 2016 to be considered. And if you have any questions about the process or have any trouble with the application form, please do not hesitate to contact the scholarship committee at scholarship(a)arsl.info<mailto:scholarship@arsl.info> Good Luck to you! Julie Elmore ARSL Conference PR Colleen Leddy, Director Stair District Library 228 W. Main St. Morenci, MI 49256 517/458-6510 Monday & Wednesday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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ARSL Conference Scholarship Opportunity
by Colleen Leddy 11 May '16

11 May '16

Passing along this info from the Association for Rural and Small Libraries... Want to attend a national conference that caters specifically to small and rural libraries, but just can't afford to get to Fargo, ND out of this year's budget? Well, now is the time to apply for one of three ARSL Conference Scholarships! Information regarding eligibility and application forms for the 3 scholarships to ARSL 2016 are now available on the ARSL website <http://arsl.info/annual-conference-awards-calendar/award-scholarship-info-2/>. The conference is October 27-29th at the Holiday Inn- Fargo. Should that link not work, please copy and paste the following into your address bar http://arsl.info/annual-conference-awards-calendar/award-scholarship-info-2/ Scholarships are for first time attendees only and are open to anyone regardless of membership. Many scholarship winners in the past have left the conference knowing that ARSL is definitely for them and have become repeat attendees. We hope that this year's winners feel the same way. Applications must be received by 5:00 pm CST on June 30, 2016 to be considered. And if you have any questions about the process or have any trouble with the application form, please do not hesitate to contact the scholarship committee at scholarship(a)arsl.info Good Luck to you! Julie Elmore ARSL Conference PR Colleen Leddy, Director Stair District Library 228 W. Main St. Morenci, MI 49256 517/458-6510 Monday & Wednesday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Optometry and Life Sciences Librarian
by Kristy L Motz 11 May '16

11 May '16

The Ferris Library for Information, Technology, & Education (FLITE) at Ferris State University (Big Rapids, Michigan) invites applications for a collaborative and service-oriented Optometry and Life Sciences Librarian to participate in collection management, research support, outreach, and instruction for faculty and students in optometry, biological sciences, and select health sciences fields. Ferris State University has a student enrollment exceeding 14,000 and offers 180 programs. Ferris State University is home to the Michigan College of Optometry (MCO), one of 22 accredited optometry programs in the United States. Required: ALA-accredited master's degree. Minimum of two years of experience in academic libraries involving public services or health sciences. Evidence of a strong commitment to public service. Evidence of excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of research resources and tools related to optometry, life sciences, and health sciences. Evidence of the ability to adapt to new technologies quickly. Excellent problem solving skills and sound judgment in dealing with work-related challenges and issues. Demonstrated ability to work independently as a self-starter and collaboratively with others in a team environment. Ability to coordinate and manage projects. Ability to be innovative and flexible in an ever-changing environment. Valid driver's license. For a complete posting or to apply, access the electronic applicant system by logging on to https://employment.ferris.edu/postings/25455. Preference will be given to applications received by May 30, 2016. Ferris State University, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence. Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community at ferris.edu. The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University's Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: ferris.edu/non-discrimination. Applicants requiring accommodation or assistance completing an application or participating in the hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (231) 591-2150 or fsujobs(a)ferris.edu<mailto:fsujobs@ferris.edu>. Kristy Motz Library Instruction Coordinator FLITE 140H Ferris State University Big Rapids MI 49307 231-591-3625

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