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Leveling Easy Readers
by Mary Daugherty 14 Jun '16

14 Jun '16

HI, I was wondering if any other libraries level their easy reader section according to lexile, guided reading or DRA. We are considering leveling our collection and wanted to know your thoughts...pros and cons. If you do not use one of these leveling systems, what do you use? -- Mary Daugherty Early Literacy Specialist Brighton District Library (810) 229-6571 maryd(a)brightonlibrary.info

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"Free" microform cabinets
by David A Scott 14 Jun '16

14 Jun '16

Free as in we will dismantle and crate, but you need to come get. 10 drawer Russ Bassett cabinets. Very nice. If you want let us know when you can come collect. We have a storage box too! [cid:image001.png@01D1C64C.7A71AF60] [cid:image002.png@01D1C64C.7A71AF60] [cid:image003.png@01D1C64C.7A71AF60] -- David Scott | Document Delivery Librarian Ferris State University | FLITE Library [cid:image004.png@01D1C64C.7A71AF60] 1010 Campus Dr. - FLT 140-D | Big Rapids, MI 49307 (231) 591-3540 (W) (231) 591-2662 (F) | www.ferris.edu/library<http://www.ferris.edu/library> [cid:image005.png@01D1C64C.7A71AF60]<https://www.facebook.com/david.scott.948494>

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Job Opportunity-Technology Integration and Web Librarian
by David A Scott 14 Jun '16

14 Jun '16

Come work in beautiful Big Rapids MI Technology Integration and Web Services Librarian The Ferris Library for Information, Technology and Education (FLITE) at Ferris State University (Big Rapids, Michigan) invites applications for a collaborative and service-oriented Technology Integration and Web Services Librarian. The Technology Integration and Web Services Librarian ensures that library systems and web services support and enhance student learning. Primary responsibilities include management and design of the library website’s architecture, oversight of the technical and administrative aspects of the library management system and other library enterprise applications, and the seamless integration of all library web-based services. Collaborates with other library faculty and staff to provide reliable electronic access to online resources and to improve the accessibility, usability, responsiveness, and overall user experience of the library’s website. Serves as a liaison to other campus units including Information Technology Services. The Technology Integration and Web Services Librarian is a 12-month, tenure-track faculty position based in the Collections & Access Services team and reports to the Assistant Dean for Collections & Access Services. Required Qualifications: ALA accredited master’s degree in library or information science by the time of hire. Minimum 2 years recent experience in administration and configuration of a major enterprise system, such as a library management system. Minimum 2 years recent experience in designing and managing a large-scale website using HTML5, Javascript, and CSS. Demonstrated commitment to the principles of accessibility, universal design, and user-centered design methodologies. Recent experience with object-oriented programming and scripting languages used to support a website. Experience working in a Unix/Linux environment. Experience with SQL and maintaining MySQL, PostgreSQL, and/or Oracle databases. Knowledge of web site analytics and experience with making data-driven decisions. For a complete posting or to apply, access the electronic applicant system by logging on to https://employment.ferris.edu/postings/25767. Preference will be given to applications received by July 5, 2016. Ferris State University, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. -- David Scott | Document Delivery Librarian Ferris State University | FLITE Library [cid:image001.png@01D1C64A.D13C8920] 1010 Campus Dr. - FLT 140-D | Big Rapids, MI 49307 (231) 591-3540 (W) (231) 591-2662 (F) | www.ferris.edu/library<http://www.ferris.edu/library> [cid:image002.png@01D1C64A.D13C8920]<https://www.facebook.com/david.scott.948494>

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Job Posting at Ferris
by David A Scott 14 Jun '16

14 Jun '16

Come work for us in beautiful Big Rapids. Details attached.

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Come work at Ferris
by David A Scott 14 Jun '16

14 Jun '16

Ferris is hiring a web technology librarian. See attachment for information. -- David Scott | Document Delivery Librarian Ferris State University | FLITE Library [cid:image001.png@01D1C647.3CC3AF10] 1010 Campus Dr. - FLT 140-D | Big Rapids, MI 49307 (231) 591-3540 (W) (231) 591-2662 (F) | www.ferris.edu/library<http://www.ferris.edu/library> [cid:image002.png@01D1C647.3CC3AF10]<https://www.facebook.com/david.scott.948494>

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Fillable forms on library websites
by Katrina Schultz 14 Jun '16

14 Jun '16

Hi all, My library is considering putting some fillable forms up on our website (like the conference room request form and a memorial brick form). What forms have you put up on your website? I'd love to see some links. Thanks! -- Katrina Schultz Crawford County Library

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Michigan Summer Reading Hashtag
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 14 Jun '16

14 Jun '16

Hi all, We're encouraging you all to share your library photos of summer reading on social media with the hashtag #MiSummerReads so we can all see the fun being had around the state. Also, the Collaborative Summer Library Program is on Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/cslpreads/?fref=ts> & Twitter<https://twitter.com/cslpreads> so feel free to #CSLPreads, too! 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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#MiLibSnap lasts all week
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 14 Jun '16

14 Jun '16

It's #MiLibSnap all week! Take time to use social media to share your library's impact on your community. Feel free to participate often. Response so far has been great and you can view it here: Quick links to follow the activity are below. https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=%23milibsnap https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/milibsnap/ https://twitter.com/search?f=tweets&vertical=default&q=%23milibsnap&src=typd Some ideas for demonstrating your impact include: Use photos of the staff and facilities to personalize and put a face on your library; promote programming activities, outreach events, author tours, genealogy, and local history resources; and use stats such as circulation numbers to make your point. Get creative. You already know what you do best. Check out the tools below for creating great visuals. Word cloud tools: * Wordle<http://www.wordle.net/> * Tagul<https://tagul.com/> * Word It Ou<http://worditout.com/>t * PowerPoint add-in Infographic tools: * Inkscape<https://inkscape.org/en/> * Piktochart<http://piktochart.com/> * Venngage<https://venngage.com/> * Canva<https://www.canva.com/> * Easel.ly<http://www.easel.ly/> Data visualization tools: * Gapminder<http://www.gapminder.org/> * Tableau<https://public.tableau.com/s/> * Google Public Data<http://www.google.com/publicdata/directory> * Infogr.am<https://infogr.am/app/#/create> Please tag your posts with #MiLibSnap and I look forward to seeing your great posts on social media. Sonya Schryer Norris Library Consultant Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. P.O. Box 30007 Lansing, MI 48909-7507 Ph: 517-373-4457 Fax: 517-373-5700 Check out the curated content on the LM homepage including state and national CE offerings, LM events, stats reports, headlines from around the library world and intriguing snapshots of our varied collections at http://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan http://mel.org<http://mel.org/> http://michlibrary.org<http://michlibrary.org/> Our collective efforts can help make Michigan a Top 10 education state in 10 years! Here are the goals and strategies: http://mi.gov/top10in10/ [cid:image001.png@01D1A46B.DA1302F0]

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Reminder ARSL Scholarship Opportunity
by Colleen Leddy 14 Jun '16

14 Jun '16

Passing along this scholarship info for the ASRL conference... Scholarships applications are still being accepted for The Association for Rural and Small Libraries annual conference is coming up October 27-29, 2016 at the Holiday Inn in Fargo, ND. Three opportunities are available for first time attendees. More scholarship information is available on our website <http://arsl.info/annual-conference-awards-calendar/award-scholarship-info-2/>. We encourage you to apply, but if you want a chance to attend the premier conference for any small and/or rural library on a scholarship, you will need to hurry. Applications are due no later than June 30th at 5pm CST. Those wanting more information on the conference are welcome to take a look at our conference homepage <http://arsl.info/2016-conference/> or see what types of breakout sessions <http://arsl.info/2016-conference-sessions/> we are offering. Good luck and we hope to see you at #ARSL2016 when we go *North of Normal*. Julie Elmore ARSL Marketing Committee Thanks, Colleen 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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Star Wars Update
by Pam Withrow 13 Jun '16

13 Jun '16

Hi Everyone, I'm still getting responses, so I'm posting again: A friend of a friend is getting some people together, and it looks like the crisis is averted. Thank you for your sympathy, words of encouragement, and possible leads! I don't know what I'd do without all of you! Thanks a million, Pam Pamela Withrow, Director Forsyth Township Public Library 180 W. Flint St. PO Box 1328 Gwinn, MI 49841 906-346-3433

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