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NEA Big Read Grant Awarded to Hartland's Cromaine Library
by Stefanie Furge 02 Jun '16

02 Jun '16

We are pleased to announce: *HARTLAND’S CROMAINE LIBRARY ONE OF 77 ORGANIZATIONS NATIONWIDE* *TO RECEIVE AN NEA BIG READ GRANT* *Cromaine Library to Read and Celebrate Love Medicine by Louise Erdrich* *During the NEA Big Read* June 2, 2016—Hartland, MI—Hartland’s Cromaine Library is a recipient of a grant of $5,000 to host the NEA Big Read in Hartland. A program of the National Endowment for the Arts, the NEA Big Read broadens our understanding of our world, our communities, and ourselves through the joy of sharing a good book. Hartland’s Cromaine Library is one of 77 nonprofit organizations to receive a grant to host an NEA Big Read project between September 2016 and June 2017. The NEA Big Read in Hartland will focus on Love Medicine by Louise Erdrich. Activities will take place in November 2016. According to Ceci Marlow, Cromaine’s library director, “Big Read is an exceptional opportunity for our community to explore and be enriched by cultural experiences often absent from busy, daily lives. This is especially true of "Love Medicine" by Louise Erdrich. Native American cultural events, foods, music, and artifacts will bring the pages to life. We are excited and grateful to our supporting partners!” Managed by Arts Midwest, the NEA Big Read offers grants to support innovative community reading programs designed around a single book. The program supports organizations across the country in developing community-wide reading programs which encourage reading and participation by diverse audiences. Organizations selected to participate in the NEA Big Read receive a grant, access to online training resources and opportunities, and educational and promotional materials designed to support widespread community involvement. Our kickoff event is scheduled for Saturday, November 5, 2016 from 10 am until 1 pm. We are pleased to have Reg Pettibone and his wife Marca bring their Authentic Native American Program complete with artifacts, a tipi, and music and dance to start the day, followed by food samples, games, crafts and more for this family-friendly event! Ceci Marlow, Director Cromaine District Library 3688 N. Hartland Road Hartland, MI 48353 Ph. (810-632-5200) cmarlow(a)cromaine.org

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Library Vacancy: Technical Services/Cataloger, Alma Public Library, Alma, MI
by Bryan Dinwoody 02 Jun '16

02 Jun '16

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20 Hr. Youth Service Librarian
by Andrea Aragona 01 Jun '16

01 Jun '16

[cid:image001.png@01D1BC30.821373A0] Employment Opportunity The Bloomfield Township Public Library is looking for an enthusiastic, energetic librarian committed to high quality library service to children and their families and ready to join the Youth Services team. The Bloomfield Township Public Library is a class V library, with a service population of 42,000+ people. There is strong community support for the library, collections, services and programs offered. The library promotes inclusivity in the diverse collections and programs available to all ages and abilities. Technology is integrated into library services. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to provide quality public service and the desire to work in a collaborative, team environment. Position Title: Librarian Department: Youth Services, reporting to Department Head Hours: Part-time, 20 hours weekly, including evenings and weekends. Wages & Benefits $20.75 per hour, increasing to $21.25 per hour after successfully completing a 90 day orientation period. Pro-rated paid time-off benefits, i.e. sick,personal business, vacation, holiday and emergency time. Term life and disability income insurance. Eligible for deferred compensation. Opportunity to participate in professional development. Requirements: Minimum: ALA accredited masters in Library and Information Science; experience working with children; a high level of energy and self-motivation to create, publicize and conduct new programs; Desire to serve the public, and specifically children, in a positive, energetic manner. Excellent interpersonal and public relations skills to work effectively with staff, volunteers and library users in a team environment. Familiarity with Windows-based computers; flexible with scheduling; able to lift, push, and/or pull at least 20 pounds; able to visually review materials and discern voice and audible tones. Desirable: Public library work experience; successful experience presenting developmentally appropriate programs for young people; knowledge of children's literature; experience with selection and budgeting of material for children. Familiarity with current technologies and social media. Responsibilities: Provides positive, professional service to the public; plans and conducts developmentally appropriate programs for young people (birth thru middle school) and their families; provides reference and readers advisory; participates in the selection, development and evaluation of youth print, non-print, and electronic resources; prepares bibliographies, guides and displays; instructs patrons in the use of downloadable material; selects and maintains youth beginning to read and parenting collections; develops and conducts outreach programs to the community; contributes to the library website, other duties as assigned. Application, resume & cover letter due: June 29, 2016 TO: Careers Bloomfield Township Public Library 1099 Lone Pine Road, Bloomfield Township, MI 48302 248.642.5800 Email: careers(a)btpl.org Employment application available at www.btpl.org<http://www.btpl.org> Andrea Aragona Bloomfield Township Public Library 248-642-5800 x 113 It's not what you gather, but what you scatter that tells what kind of life you have lived. -Helen Walton

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Youth Service 20hr Librarian
by Andrea Aragona 01 Jun '16

01 Jun '16

[cid:image001.png@01D1BC2E.789715E0] Employment Opportunity The Bloomfield Township Public Library is looking for an enthusiastic, energetic librarian committed to high quality library service to children and their families and ready to join the Youth Services team. The Bloomfield Township Public Library is a class V library, with a service population of 42,000+ people. There is strong community support for the library, collections, services and programs offered. The library promotes inclusivity in the diverse collections and programs available to all ages and abilities. Technology is integrated into library services. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to provide quality public service and the desire to work in a collaborative, team environment. Position Title: Librarian Department: Youth Services, reporting to Department Head Hours: Part-time, 20 hours weekly, including evenings and weekends. Wages & Benefits $20.75 per hour, increasing to $21.25 per hour after successfully completing a 90 day orientation period. Pro-rated paid time-off benefits, i.e. sick, personal business, vacation, holiday and emergency time. Term life and disability income insurance. Eligible for deferred compensation. Opportunity to participate in professional development. Requirements: Minimum: ALA accredited masters in Library and Information Science; experience working with children; a high level of energy and self-motivation to create, publicize and conduct new programs; Desire to serve the public, and specifically children, in a positive, energetic manner. Excellent interpersonal and public relations skills to work effectively with staff, volunteers and library users in a team environment. Familiarity with Windows-based computers; flexible with scheduling; able to lift, push, and/or pull at least 20 pounds; able to visually review materials and discern voice and audible tones. Desirable: Public library work experience; successful experience presenting developmentally appropriate programs for young people; knowledge of children's literature; experience with selection and budgeting of material for children. Familiarity with current technologies and social media. Responsibilities: Provides positive, professional service to the public; plans and conducts developmentally appropriate programs for young people (birth thru middle school) and their families; provides reference and readers advisory; participates in the selection, development and evaluation of youth print, non-print, and electronic resources; prepares bibliographies, guides and displays; instructs patrons in the use of downloadable material; selects and maintains youth beginning to read and parenting collections; develops and conducts outreach programs to the community; contributes to the library website, other duties as assigned. Application, resume & cover letter due: June 29, 2016 TO: Careers Bloomfield Township Public Library 1099 Lone Pine Road, Bloomfield Township, MI 48302 248.642.5800 Email: careers(a)btpl.org Employment application available at www.btpl.org Andrea Aragona Bloomfield Township Public Library 248-642-5800 x 113 It's not what you gather, but what you scatter that tells what kind of life you have lived. -Helen Walton

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sample Construction Management RFP
by Sheila Bissonnette 01 Jun '16

01 Jun '16

The Harrison District Library recently purchased the Surrey House in downtown Harrison as the new home for the library once we complete renovations of the property. I’m am in search of sample construction management request for proposals, specifically for renovation projects (not new construction) along with sample architectural design services RFP. This will be my first renovation project working with a construction manager. I’m opening for any suggestions or advice you might have. Thanks so much in advance. Sheila — Sheila M. Bissonnette, MLIS Library Director Cell phone: (989) 878-0450 Harrison District Library 105 E. Main Street P.O. Box 380 Harrison, MI 48625 (989) 539-6711 ext 6 (989) 539-6301 (fax) www.harrisondistrictlibrary.org Pere Marquette District Library 185 E. Fourth Street Clare, MI 48617 (989) 386-7576 ext 4 (989) 386-3576 (fax) www.pmdl.org

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Mac question
by COO Lavonne Marshall 01 Jun '16

01 Jun '16

Hello All, My library received a grant to purchase two IMac computers. I would like to install some kind of software like Deepfreeze to essentially lock them down so the public cannot download anything to them. Deepfreeze does offer a Mac version but I found that it will not work with the newest Mac that we purchased. If you have a product like Deepfreeze that you use to secure your Mac computers can you share that information with me please? Thanks LaVonne Marshall Director Coopersville Area District Library 333 Ottawa Street Coopersville MI 49404 616-837-6809 "If you have good thoughts they will shine out of your face like sunbeams and you will always look lovely" Roald Dahl

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New Government Documents
by Sarjeant, Bruce C 01 Jun '16

01 Jun '16

A list of new documents has been posted to the GODORT of Michigan wiki. Many Michigan goodies this month, including: Michigan Energy Appraisal: Summer Outlook 2016. A Summary of a Comprehensive Evaluation of Pedestrian and Bicycle Crashes and Causes in Michigan. State of the Great Lakes: 2015. Civics flash cards for the naturalization test. Michigan's Invasive Species Program: Annual Report 2015. 2015 Annual Beach Monitoring Report. Nonemployer Business Statistics: 2004-2014, Michigan counties. Top 10 Baby Names of 2015. http://godortmi.pbworks.com/w/page/108529723/May%202016%20New%20Documents%2… Bruce Sarjeant Reference, Documents & Maps Librarian Lydia M. Olson Library Northern Michigan University 1401 Presque Isle Ave Marquette, MI 49855 bsarjean(a)nmu.edu 906-227-1580

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Michigan Activity Pass Statistics Now Available On The Library Network Homepage
by Jim Flury 01 Jun '16

01 Jun '16

All, Thanks to John Inman at TLN, we are now able to post MAP stats for ALL Michigan libraries to the TLN homepage. Click this link http://tln.lib.mi.us/map/stats/ to see May's MAP stats for your library. By way of explanation the number to the left of the library name under the Monthly Statistics by Library & Attraction stat set indicates the number of checkouts at that library for that particular destination that month. 3 Allegan District Library|Nelis Dutch Village means three checkouts at Allegan District Library for Nelis Dutch Village for May, 2016. We will be posting MAP stats for both TLN and non-TLN member libraries to the TLN homepage every month. 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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You voted! THE SHALLOWS selected as 2016 Libraries Read: 1 Book community read
by David 01 Jun '16

01 Jun '16

MCLS Announces "Libraries Read: 1 Book" Title Selection Lansing--"Is Google making us stupid?" Nicholas Carr asked, in a celebrated Atlantic Monthly cover story. Carr delves further into the question in his book The Shallows: What the Internet is doing to our brains, the selected title for "Libraries Read: 1 Book." MCLS invited library staff across Indiana and Michigan to place votes on one of four titles to select one book that we will all read and discuss together for professional development. Nicholas Carr's book captured the most votes. In The Shallows, he explores the net's intellectual and cultural consequences. MCLS encourages library staff to read the book throughout June and July, then join us in a live Twitter chat about the book on Thursday, July 21 at 2pm eastern at #MCLSchat. Regional discussions will also be announced and take place in early August. According to Randy Dykhuis, MCLS Executive Director, "During 2014, MCLS conducted a series of community conversations with librarians throughout Indiana and Michigan, utilizing the tools from the Harwood Institute for Public Innovation. The desire to have discussions in many formats, and to communicate with one another outside of our silos was a recurring theme. By reading one book together, we aim to create deeper connections among libraries that span geographic and other boundaries." For more information about "Libraries Read: 1 Book", contact Michelle Bradley at Bradleym(a)mcls.org<mailto:Bradleym@mcls.org>, visit our Facebook page or read our blog. https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org/ About MCLS: The Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) is a non-profit, member-driven organization whose mission is to facilitate sharing resources and to collaborate with other organizations to benefit Michigan and Indiana libraries. 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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Reminder: Library Snapshot Day June 13-17 #MiLibSnap
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 01 Jun '16

01 Jun '16

The Library of Michigan is spearheading an American Library Association (ALA) initiative this summer called Library Snapshot Day. It's a time for libraries to get out and use data to demonstrate the value and impact they have on their communities. In Michigan we're going to share this data via social media. Participation takes place during the week of June 13-17. You can participate one day or every day, and contribute via social media such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest using the hashtag #MiLibSnap. The event is scheduled after conference season and is well situated to support summer reading participation. We suggest that you pull stats out of your annual report or collect data such as door counts between now and snapshot day. The objective is to share the impact of your library on your community in eye-catching ways. Some ideas for demonstrating that 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 or door counts 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 we 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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