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PT Librarian Job Posting
by Tammy Turgeon 09 Feb '16

09 Feb '16

Hi! The Sterling Heights Public Library has a job opening for a PT Librarian to work mainly in the Youth Services area and includes programming responsibilities. Applications can be filed online at: http://mi-sterlingheights.civicplus.com/1200/Employment-Opportunities Job Description Under supervision of the Public Services Area Coordinator, this position is responsible for reference and readers advisory services, collection development activities, instruction in the use of the library and its resources, and children/teen/family programming. This is a 20 to 30 hour per week position with no benefits that includes evening and weekend shifts. Pay scale: $22.79/hr - $25.60/hr EOE - M/F/D Requirements: Masters Degree in Library Science from an accredited ALA college or university. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Physical strength and dexterity to handle materials and boxes up to 25 pounds in weight and to transport loaded book carts. Ability to work evening and weekend work schedule. Experience with SirsiDynix automation system. Knowledge of popular reading trends in children's literature. Knowledge of tablet and/or mobile devices used for accessing Overdrive, Zinio, and other digital services. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, supervisors, and the general public. Note: Applicants are required to pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug screen to be conducted by a physician authorized by the City of Sterling Heights prior to start date. Applications must be completed in full and must be received no later than Tuesday, February 16, 2016 no later than 5:00 p.m. Tammy -- Tammy Turgeon Director Sterling Heights Public Library 40255 Dodge Park Sterling Heights, MI 48313 586-446-2640 Director Suburban Library Cooperative 44750 Delco Blvd Sterling Heights, MI 48313 586-685-5750

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Roseville Public Library - Part-Time Archivist Position
by Jacalynn Harvey (Roseville Public Library) 09 Feb '16

09 Feb '16

The Roseville Public Library is looking for an enthusiastic part-time Archivist. The job posting and description are attached and the deadline for submissions is March 4, 2016. Jacalynn Harvey Director Roseville Public Library 29777 Gratiot Avenue Roseville, MI 48066 586-445-5407 586-445-5499 FAX www.rosevillelibrary.org www.facebook.com/RosevillePublicLibraryMI<http://www.facebook.com/RosevillePublicLibraryMI>

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Items/shelving
by Moss, Melba 09 Feb '16

09 Feb '16

We are performing a thorough cleaning and organizing for the first time in decades, if you are interested in any of the items from our inventory list, please contact Melba Moss for more information or pictures. We need responses by Monday, Feb. 29, at 810-987-7323 x136 or mmoss(a)sccl.lib.mi.us<mailto:mmoss@sccl.lib.mi.us> The items are old but serviceable. We prefer that items be picked up by Friday, April 1st but understand that weather and other issues may require flexibility on our part. Shipping is the responsibility of the recipient. Melba J. Moss Public Service Coordinator St. Clair County Library System 210 McMorran Blvd. Port Huron, MI 48060 (810) 987-7323 x136 mmoss(a)sccl.lib.mi.us

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Youth & Teen Services Summer Internship -- Paid
by Jessica Zubik 08 Feb '16

08 Feb '16

The Chelsea District Library has an opening for a summer intern in their Youth & Teen Services Department this summer, for approximately 15 weeks, 20 hours/week. This is a paid internship intended for an MSI or MLIS candidate to gain experience in the areas of youth and teen programming, collection development, and reference. Please see the attached job description for more details and directions for applying. The deadline for this posting is June 1, 2016. Jessica Zubik Youth & Teen Services Librarian Chelsea District Library | Chelsea, MI (734) 475-8732 ext. 208 jzubik(a)chelseadistrictlibrary.com

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Linked Data Webinar on Feb 24 at 11am
by White, Shannon (MDE) 08 Feb '16

08 Feb '16

Join our colleagues in Kansas and Nebraska as they provide a free webinar on Linked Data and its potential in libraries on Wednesday, February 24 at 11am. Robin Hastings, Director of Technology Services for Northeast Kansas Library System (NEKLS), will review the basics of what linked data is, what the potential of linked data can be and how libraries (and other organizations) are using it right now to make information more easily accessible on the web. Attendees will also learn what the Library of Congress is doing with BIBFRAME and how projects like the Open Library are making use of linked data to extend their reach and make their information reusable. To register for this free webinar from the Nebraska Library Commission visit, http://nlc.nebraska.gov/scripts/calendar/eventshow.asp?ProgId=14957 The live webinars are recorded for viewing later. Shannon ---------------------------- 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

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Call for proposals
by Randy 08 Feb '16

08 Feb '16

On behalf of the Conference Program Committee, we would like to invite you to submit a proposal<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Uieokx6gN2OJ35iyLmaYHec9EIzgQ1DqjlFDVvmu0J…> for “Reading Redefined: Deep Reading, Learning, and the Impact of Digitization”. The event will be held in Lansing, Michigan at the Lansing Community College West Campus on September 30, 2016. This program is an opportunity for librarians, educators, and others interested in understanding the ways that reading is changing to gather, debate, and learn. We invite program proposals from February 1, 2016 to March 31, 2016. Program proposal submissions should be 30 minutes in length including time for questions. Proposals might focus on any of the following areas: ● Promise and threat of technology or increasing digitization for our youth ● Role of technology in dissemination of knowledge for libraries ● What are deep reading skills and how can libraries facilitate deep reading ● What is the role of the public or academic library in our digital culture ● The ways that technology is changing the mission and role of libraries ● Bi-literate children balancing deep reading and technology ● Online reading/skimming (DH) ● What does reading on different devices mean to education ● The impact of digital humanities on learning ● How do librarians balance print and electronic book acquisitions Please submit a 150-200 word proposal for your presentation <http://goo.gl/forms/8laRuhNCxQ> here<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Uieokx6gN2OJ35iyLmaYHec9EIzgQ1DqjlFDVvmu0J…>. Program proposals will be reviewed by the program committee, and those presenters who are selected will be notified by mid-May 2016. This event is co-sponsored by a collaborative of Michigan library service agencies. Please re-distribute this message widely. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Randy Dykhuis Executive Director Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 1407 Rensen Street Lansing, MI 48910 Phone: (800) 530-9019 x119 Fax: (517) 492-3879 Cell: (517) 927-5121 E-mail: dykhuisr(a)mcls.org<mailto:dykhuisr@mcls.org> Twitter: @mclsrandy

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Schepler's Ferry Schedule - Small and Rural Libraries Conference 2016
by White, Shannon (MDE) 08 Feb '16

08 Feb '16

Please find attached the 2016 Shepler's Ferry Schedule. We will get this posted to the www.mcihgian.gov/fyanconference<http://www.mcihgian.gov/fyanconference> page soon. Shepler's does not have this posted to their own site yet, but should be up there sometime soon. Please review this when making travel plans for the Small and Rural Libraries Conference. Attendee registration for the upcoming conference includes a round trip ticket on Shepler's Ferry to Mackinac Island. Please review the Attendee Information Packet, page 3, on the website for additional information about the ferry service, including specifics on parking and how to pick up your ferry ticket. 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

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Tax Season @ MI Libraries
by Debbie Gallagher 08 Feb '16

08 Feb '16

Two important tax season dates: January 19, 2016 - The date the IRS and MI will start accepting tax returns April 18, 2016 - The filing deadline for returns for IRS and MI (due to federal holiday.) Still no word on when the IRS will start shipping forms & instructions. Debbie Gallagher

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CD/DVD Boxes
by Hartford Library 08 Feb '16

08 Feb '16

Hello, If anyone has surplus CD or DVD boxes for shipping in Mel that they would like to get rid of we would be happy to take them, we are in desperate need. Thanks! ~Sarah (zv152 Hartford) HARTFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY 15 Franklin Street Hartford, MI 49057(269)621-3408http://www.hartfordpl.michlibrary.org/

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Fwd: Where's It Hanging
by Donna Olson 08 Feb '16

08 Feb '16

Hello Everyone! If you haven't already booked this program, you should consider it. T his is an exceptional opportunity to connect with your local arts/crafts/student/hobby/entrepreneurial community. Where's It Hanging : An Art Marketing Workshop Wednesday March 2 from 3pm-5pm at SSLDL By Steve Feinman, SCORE Thanks! Donna

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