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FW: Fundraising Consulting Firm - Referrals needed
by Kay Schwartz 11 Feb '16

11 Feb '16

Hi, MichLib, Please reply OFFLIST to this at kschwartz(a)fpl.info. I am looking for referrals to fundraising consultants who have worked on library or library foundation capital campaigns, annual campaigns, and/or have consulted in shaping some aspect of fundraising (e.g., a foundation startup) for libraries. If others are interested, I will be happy to compile the answers but would prefer to work offlist. Thanks much! Kay ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Kay Schwartz Director of Library Services Flint Public Library Work: 810-249-2038 Mobile: 810-275-4642

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Federal forms
by Howe Memorial 11 Feb '16

11 Feb '16

Hello all; We have not received Federal forms in years, but I hear some of you are. Anyway of anyone sharing a couple with me. Thanks Sandy Johnson Howe Memorial Library 128 E. Saginaw St. Breckenridge, Mi. 48615 989-842-3202

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Amnesty Month
by Kat Boyer 11 Feb '16

11 Feb '16

Hi everyone, My board is requesting that we look into doing an Amnesty Month after hearing how popular Chicago Public Library's recent Amnesty Month has been. For those of you that do an Amnesty Month, or have in the past, do you have any suggestions or limitations you've put on your Amnesty that you could share with me while we consider doing one here? Thanks! Kat Boyer Interim Director Benton Harbor Public Library

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Fwd: Legal Issues in Children's & Teen Services webinar - Tuesday, February 16, 2016
by Kate Pohjola Andrade 11 Feb '16

11 Feb '16

Attached and in plain text below is details about an upcoming webinar. Please share widely. Have you ever wondered about these things? -Is it legal to take photos of program attendees to use in board reports, on Facebook, Twitter, etc.? -Do I need a waiver to use photos of minors? What about teens? -Do parents have to sign for youth library cards? -What can libraries do about continually unattended children? The Children’s & Teen Services Committee of the Woodlands Library Cooperative Presents *A Webinar on Legal Issues in Youth Services* Featuring Anne Seurynck Municipal Law Attorney with FosterSwift Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at 10:30am - Online from your favorite location Registration deadline is Monday, February 15, 2016. Register online: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7246682499399007490 Attendance is free for staff members from Woodlands Library Cooperative member & associate member libraries. Non-Woodlands members will be billed $10 for each location. There is no limit to the number of people that can watch from one site. Please e-mail kate(a)woodlands.lib.mi.us to submit legal questions or concerns ahead of the webinar to be sure they're addressed during the webinar! kate -- Kate Pohjola Andrade, Director Woodlands Library Cooperative 517-629-9469 586-801-0725 - cell/text http://woodlands.lib.mi.us

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Copyright and state government information webinar
by Bartlett, Bernadette (MDE) 11 Feb '16

11 Feb '16

If you missed it, the recent ALA/OITP CopyTalk webinar 'State Government Information and the Copyright Conundrum' is archived and available at the link below. http://ala.adobeconnect.com/p3zmi0suo3z/ Thanks! Bernadette Bernadette M. Bartlett Michigan Documents Librarian Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 517-373-2971 www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan> 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

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WebJunction content and upcoming webinars
by White, Shannon (MDE) 10 Feb '16

10 Feb '16

Are you subscribed to Crossroads, WebJunction’s free enewsletter? Crossroads highlights new articles on WebJunction.org, including upcoming webinars and new course content. Subscribe today<http://www.webjunction.org/whatcountssubscriptionform.html> and be part of the online learning community! Highlighted content from WebJunction · Re-Envisioning Public Libraries: Action Guide Now Available<http://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/reenvisioning-action-guide.html> – this free, new guide from the Aspen Institute includes worksheets and exercises that can be used to facilitate important conversations and planning around the future of libraries. These resources were piloted by libraries around the United States in communities with a population size ranging from 1,900 to 1,100,000. Upcoming Webinars If you can’t attend a live session, all WebJunction webinars are recorded and available for free from the course catalog<http://learn.webjunction.org/>. Purposeful Innovation: Idea Engagement for Libraries Tuesday, March 15, 2016 ♦ 3 pm Eastern ♦ 60 min Registration: http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/purposeful-innovation-idea-ma… Sooner or later, all libraries need to realign or reinvent services and workflows to respond to shifting community needs, but there’s often a disconnect between ideas generated by staff on the front lines and the decisions made by management. Imagine a library where all staff feel empowered to submit, vote and comment on service and workflow ideas. To reach this ideal, Sno-Isle Libraries (WA) has embraced the idea management process in order to consider and approve ideas holistically, for cost, benefit and time, and before a heavy investment of resources. Sno-Isle Libraries realized that building a collaborative, transparent framework to support workflows, change, ideas and community engagement is essential to creating a culture of purposeful innovation. During this webinar, you’ll gain a clear understanding of the "what" and "why" of idea management, hear lessons learned, and leave with tools to empower staff to lead from any position by sharing their ideas. Presented by: Christa Werle, Public Services Project Manager, Sno-Isle Libraries, Washington Incubate Creativity at Your Library Tuesday, April 19, 2016 ♦ 3 pm Eastern ♦ 60 min Registration: http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/incubate-creativity-at-your-l… The Library as Incubator Project<http://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/library-as-incubator-project.ht…> (LAIP) promotes the library as a place to connect and create. LAIP has networked with hundreds of libraries who are working with their communities to incubate and inspire creative projects. They have talked with scores of artists, writers, makers, performers, and other creatives about how they use their libraries and how their libraries can serve them even better. In this webinar, LAIP shares program and project ideas, resources and case studies to turn your library into a creativity incubator. Take the workable, scalable programming and resource framework from LAIP and become a hub for supporting creatives of all types and skill levels in your community. Presented by: Laura Damon-Moore, Co-founder and Editor, Library as Incubator Project, and Community Engagement Librarian, Madison Public Library Shannon White 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 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

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Full Time Finance Coordinator
by Andrea Aragona 10 Feb '16

10 Feb '16

Employment Opportunity - Finance Coordinator The Bloomfield Township Public Library is looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Finance Coordinator committed to high quality library service to join our team. The Library serves a community of 41,070 people and has a $6.9 million annual operating budget. There is strong community support for the Library and the collections, services and programs it offers. 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: Finance Coordinator Department: Administration, reporting to Library Director Hours: Full-time-37.5 hours. Must be flexible to address workload and attend occasional evening meetings of the Library Board of Trustees. Wages & Salary range $43,388 - $58,988. Benefits Benefits include paid leave time such as vacation, sick, holiday and emergency time. Health insurance, dental/optical insurance, term life and disability income insurance provided. Eligible for deferred compensation and other voluntary benefits. Opportunity to participate in professional development. Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree in accounting and one to three years' experience as a full charge bookkeeper. Knowledge of and experience working with Excel, Word, Outlook and Sage accounting software. Excellent interpersonal and public relations skills to work effectively with Trustees, library staff, vendors and others in a team environment. Strong organizational skills and ability to work well independently. Flexible with schedule. Ability to lift, push, and/or pull at least 20 pounds. Ability to visually review materials and discern voice and audible tones. Desirable: Experience in fund and governmental accounting. Experience using inventory software. Supervisory experience. Responsibilities: Provides positive, professional service to the public and administrative support to the Library Director and Library Board of Trustees. Accounts for all library receivables, payables, investments, operating budget and gift fund. Reports revenues and expenditures, asset and liabilities to the Library Director and Trustees. Develops the annual Library budget with the Library Director and Trustees. Prepares payroll and maintains employee benefit sheets and information and assists staff with benefit questions. Prepares and records statistics and other reports as requested. Maintains fixed assets inventory. Supervises part-time Clerical Assistant. Application, accounting skills test, resume & cover letter due: March 11, 2016 To: Careers Bloomfield Township Public Library 1099 Lone Pine Road, Bloomfield Township, MI 48302 248.642.5800 Email: careers(a)btpl.org<mailto:careers@btpl.org> Employment application available at www.btpl.org<http://www.btpl.org> Accounting skills test available at Welcome Desk and must be completed at the Bloomfield Township Public Library. 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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Toddler section in Children's area
by Oscoda County Library 10 Feb '16

10 Feb '16

Good afternoon, I am curious how many libraries have a designated toddler area in their children's section of the library. If you do have a separate area for toddlers, what do you have in it? Thanks in advance, Amy -- Amy Knepp, Director Oscoda County Library 430 W. Eighth Street Mio, MI 48647 TEL: 989-826-3613 TAX: 989-826-5461 http://www.oscoda.lib.mi.us

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Summer Reading Winter Webinar recordings & registration for the last one!
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 10 Feb '16

10 Feb '16

Our Winter Webinar Series is nearly over, but you can still see them. You can find recordings for the first three at the links below and you can still register for the March 15th webinar with Lisa and Beverly from the Santa Barbara Public Library. Recordings * Thursday, December 3, 2015 - "Summer Reading 2016 Resources and Ideas<http://libraryofmichigan.adobeconnect.com/p9tto5y3rso/>", Presenter: Karren Reish, Library of Michigan * Tuesday, January 19, 2016 - "One Stop Cards - Bringing in More Families with School IDs and more!<http://libraryofmichigan.adobeconnect.com/p4i222by609/>", Presenter: Martha Yesowitch, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library * Wednesday, February 10, 2016 - "Reaching Out to Your Community through Summer Food<http://libraryofmichigan.adobeconnect.com/p5zxqi2x6gw/>", Presenters: Karren Reish, Library of Michigan and Bryan Van Dorn, United Way for Southeastern Michigan. (partial recording due to sound issues). Registration * Tuesday, March 15, 2:00 pm -- "Reluctant Readers and Interactive Reading programs: Read Together and PAWS to Read!<http://www.solutionwhere.com/lom/cw/showcourse.asp?70>" Presenters: Lisa Gonzalez and Beverly Schwartzberg, Santa Barbara Public Library. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 517-373-5700 f reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> www.michigan.gov/lsta<http://www.michigan.gov/lsta> www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices<http://www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices> www.michigan.gov/michiganreads<http://www.michigan.gov/michiganreads> www.michigan.gov/sl21<http://www.michigan.gov/sl21>

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Not your typical storytime...
by Cathy Lancaster 10 Feb '16

10 Feb '16

A sad statistic to share: approximately 1 in 10 children are sexually abused before their 18th birthday. In April of 2015, I was honored to collaborate with the Traverse Bay Children's Advocacy Center to present a storytime for child sexual awareness. To put on this special program we brought in storyteller Jenifer Strauss and musician Miriam Pico. What came out of the collaboration was so great that we all agreed this program needs to be made available to libraries across Michigan. Attached is the flyer (details below, too) and I hope your library will consider booking this very special storytime. Notes on how to plan, promote and present this program in your community are available upon inquiry. *My Body Belongs to Me: * Stories, songs, and movement empowering kids to be healthy, brave and strong, & speak up when something is wrong! You are invited to join Storyteller, Jenifer Strauss and Singer/Songwriter, Miriam Pico in a lively program for kids, families and caregivers with an important message about prevention of child sexual abuse. *Booking Contact*: *Jenifer Strauss*, Story Be Told: www.StoryBeTold.com, jenifer(a)storybetold.com, 269.838.8361 or *Miriam Pico* Music: www.miriampicomusic.com, miriampicomusic(a)gmail.com, 231.360.2898. Thank you, *Cathy Lancaster* *Coordinator of Youth Services* *Traverse Area District Library* (231) 932-8560 610 Woodmere Ave. Traverse City, MI 49686

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