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CSLP Teen Video Challenge Winners
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 29 Apr '16

29 Apr '16

CSLP is excited to announce the 25 official state winning videos from the Teen Video Challenge for 2016. All of the winning videos can be found at: http://www.cslpreads.org/2016-teen-video-challenge/ All states are welcome to use any of these winning videos to promote their "Get in the Game-Read" summer programs - so please share on your library websites and social media. Michigan did not have a video this year, but CSLP has decided to continue the video challenge and I'll be encouraging teen submissions for next year! (Build a Better World, 2017) Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-335-8129 517-373-5700 f LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> Each April, Michigan celebrates the Month of the Young Child. Go to www.miaeyc.org<http://www.miaeyc.org> to learn more. [Description: Description: cid:image001.jpg@01CBED4E.B36258B0]

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Breastfeeding Policy
by Karen Smith 29 Apr '16

29 Apr '16

Hello~ I am wondering if any of you have a Breastfeeding Policy. If so, would you be kind enough to share? I don't want to start a debate :o) Thanks! Happy Wednesday! Karen Karen M. Smith Assistant Branch Librarian - Head of Children's Services Livonia Public Library 32777 Five Mile Road Livonia, Michigan 48154 734-466-2454 ksmith(a)livoniapubliclibrary.org "Are all librarians this much trouble?" ~Brendan Fraser in The Mummy Returns

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Child Abuse Prevention Month
by Mary J 28 Apr '16

28 Apr '16

Hi, Even though April is almost over, it is still Child Abuse Prevention Month. Here is a really nice toolkit and event guide, that might even be helpful next year: https://www.farmington.k12.mi.us/news/efriday/april_toolkit.pdf -- Mary Jo

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Head of Circulation/Reference opening
by John Sheridan 28 Apr '16

28 Apr '16

The Vicksburg District Library is looking to fill the position of Head of Circulation/Reference due to the resignation of our current employee. Head of Circulation/Reference The Vicksburg District Library is looking for a candidate to fill the position as Head of Circulation and Reference Librarian. This is a permanent, part-time position (30 hrs/wk). Must have MLS from an accredited school. Experience preferred but new graduates are welcome. Duties : * Direct the circulation staff * Oversee the operations and management of circulation system (Verso) * Order adult fiction materials, DVD's, Audiobooks, Video Games, Large Print * Moderate monthly book discussion group * Interact with patrons * Publicity- Slides, South County News stories, creating marketing materials and displays * Page and circulation staff training and supervision * Webmaster- manage website * Computer classes/aid patron in use of computers and tablets * Other duties as assigned Starting pay: $18-$20/hr Benefits include : * Two week paid vacation after one year * One sick day for each month worked * Birthday paid day off after one year. Contact: John Sheridan, Director at jsheridan(a)vicksburglibrary.org<mailto:jsheridan@vicksburglibrary.org> Submit resume and cover letter electronically to the director Starting pay: $18-$20/hr Benefits include : * Two week paid vacation after one year * One sick day for each month worked * Birthday paid day off after one year. Contact: John Sheridan, Director at jsheridan(a)vicksburglibrary.org<mailto:jsheridan@vicksburglibrary.org> Submit resume and cover letter electronically to the director

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Temporary Library Services Position
by Sharon Crotser-Toy 28 Apr '16

28 Apr '16

The Allegan District Library is looking for an outgoing, self-motivated and detail oriented individual to become part of our dynamic team. The successful candidate will provide front line customer service at our service desks on a temporary basis throughout our busy summer months. Essential job duties include: Ensuring an exemplary library experience by greeting, assisting, instructing and promoting library services to members in a positive and pleasant manner. Using the library’s automated circulation system to circulate materials to library members including checking materials in and out, processing holds, and registering borrowers, collecting fines and fees and processing lost/paid items per set procedures. Provide reference and readers’ advisory, computer, database, inter library loan and referral assistance to members directly, by telephone or by email. Assist with troubleshooting problems and training library members in the use of the public access catalog, internet, electronic databases and other library resources. Assist at circulation desk. Check materials in and out, register members and perform other general tasks pertaining to member service. Encourage, establish and maintain effective working relationships with the library director and coworkers. Performing essential daily operations including opening and closing of circulation desk and building, counting money, emptying the book drop and shelving library materials when needed. Perform related work as required. Job Requirements: A high school diploma and two years of customer service related work experience. Full/Part Time & Hours: Part Time 17 hours per week includes some nights and weekends. Salary: $9.50 – 11.50 per hour How to apply: Please submit a cover letter and resume to Sharon Crotser-Toy at scrotser-toy(a)alleganlibrary.org. Only electronic submissions will be accepted. Deadline: Open until filled -- Sharon Crotser-Toy Assistant Director/ Programs & Outreach Coordinator Allegan District Library 269-673-4625 scrotser-toy(a)alleganlibrary.org

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Computer Endcap Stands for Sale
by Andrea Estelle 28 Apr '16

28 Apr '16

Hi Everyone- We have gone to touchscreen card catalogs, so we have some computer endcap stands for sale. They are in nice condition. You pick up from ODL if interested. See attached for info. Thanks for considering! Andrea Andrea Estelle, MLIS Library Director Otsego District Library Brighten the Corner Where You Are Every Great Community Deserves a Great Library <http://www.otsegolibrary.org/> www.otsegolibrary.org

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MLA and Member Efforts Deliver a Victory for Free Speech and Michigan Libraries
by Gail Madziar 28 Apr '16

28 Apr '16

MLA and Member Efforts Deliver a Victory for Free Speech and Michigan Libraries: Temporary Injunction is Now Permanent Libraries are once again free to educate and inform voters about upcoming millage elections. Today a permanent injunction was signed by a federal judge in U.S. District Court. This means the section of PA 269/SB 571 prohibiting voter education in not enforceable. The bill, in effect, had banned the dissemination of factual information 60 days prior to a millage election. Immediately after the bill was passed, MLA joined a coalition of associations and groups opposed to the bill and filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the act. A federal judge issued a temporary injunction declaring the section in question was an infringement of constitutional rights. Thousands of library supporters from Michigan and across the country came out in support of free speech and the library's right to provide access to information. After a robust campaign for a veto of the bill, the governor signed it into law. MLA continued to work with legislators to amend the bill and MLA Board of Directors approved participation in the lawsuit as well as an amicus brief to defend our first amendment rights. Thanks to all who took action to let our elected officials know they can count on librarians to ensure the flow of information and education to our communities is accurate and timely. This important victory highlights the significance of MLA advocacy, our GCSI lobbyists and the grassroots efforts of our members. A synopsis of our advocacy efforts is available here<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001a2qS2S8LGYDfxRh30z_gLnEBcgw-Ds054woA29GeGFrI…>. Gail Madziar Executive Director Michigan Library Association 3410 Belle Chase Way, Suite 100 Lansing, MI 48911 Direct: 517-492-3824 Fax: 517-394-2675 gmadziar(a)milibraries.org<mailto:gmadziar@milibraries.org> www.milibraries.org<http://www.milibraries.org/> Follow me on twitter: @MLAExec<https://twitter.com/MLAExec> Celebrate 125 years with us on social media. Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/MichiganLibraryAssociation> Twitter<https://twitter.com/mlaoffice> [MLA125 Star and logo]

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MeL Minute - new browse feature in Academic OneFile
by Borrelli, Eunice (MDE) 28 Apr '16

28 Apr '16

Hi all, Effective today, Gale Cengage<http://www.cengage.com/search/showresults.do?N=197> has rolled out a new browsing feature in the MeL Database Academic OneFile<http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-gale.php?database=AONE> called Browse by Discipline. Six disciplines - Criminal Justice, Economics, History, Marketing, Political Science, and Psychology now appear front and center and once selected, can be refined by categories to provide search results which include academic journals, magazines, books, news items, videos, and audio. Gale describes the new feature as, "...does the searching for you, making it ideal for the user who struggles with effective Advanced Search strategies and overwhelming results. Content is tailored to specific topics. Smaller and more targeted results will empower users to quickly find relevant content. Publications are hand-selected by subject-matter experts to ensure content is focused on the selected subject area." All the familiar searches-like Basic, Advanced, Subject, and Publication-are still available options as are the usual InfoTrac database tools. Michigan residents or Michigan library access only. MeL Minutes are brought to you by the Library of Michigan. Want more information on MeL? Stay tuned for next week's MeL Minute available on many Michigan library listservs, email us at contact(a)mel.org<mailto:contact@mel.org> or visit mel.org<http://mel.org/>. We encourage you to share MeL Minutes with your public service colleagues. Eunice Eunice C. Borrelli Michigan eLibrary Internet Librarian Library of Michigan/Michigan Dept. of Education 517-241-4996 [Follow MeL on Twitter]<https://twitter.com/meldotorg> [MeL - Michigan eLibrary Logo] <http://mel.org/> [Like MeL on Facebook] <https://www.facebook.com/mel.org> [Description: Description: cid:image001.jpg@01CBED4E.B36258B0]Each April, Michigan celebrates the Month of the Young Child. Go to www.miaeyc.org<http://www.miaeyc.org> to learn more.

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Newago Area DL Director posting
by LLC Sheryl VanderWagen 28 Apr '16

28 Apr '16

Good afternoon, I am posting this at the request of the Interim Director of the Newaygo Area District Library. The Newaygo Area District Library is a class II library serving the city of Newaygo and a portion of Brooks and Garfield Townships. They are seeking to fill their vacant Library Director's position. Deadline for applications is May 27, 2016. The job description and information about this position has been posted to the Lakeland Library Cooperative website: http://www.llcoop.org/employment.shtml Applications should include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references. All applications may be sent to: Attn: Kim Roehrig, Board of Trustees, Newaygo Area District Library, 44 North State Road, Newaygo MI 49337 or via email to: newaygolibraryjobs(a)gmail.com Sheryl VanderWagen ILS Manager Lakeland Library Cooperative 616-559-5253 x210 616-559-4329 (Fax) 616-559-9111 (Lakeland help line) sheryl(a)llcoop.org

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Guns in the Library: Policy & Procedure
by Sylvia Merz 28 Apr '16

28 Apr '16

Hoping not to re-invent the language. If you could share your existing policy/procedure I would be very thankful. My email is lelandlibrary(a)lelandtownshiplibrary.org <mailto:lelandlibrary@lelandtownshiplibrary.org> Thanks so much. Sylvia Merz, Director Leland Township Library 203 E. Cedar St., P.O. Box 736 Leland, MI 49654-0736 PH: 231-256-9152 FAX: 231-256-8847 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday - 10 to 5 Wednesday-10 to 6 Saturday-10 to 2 lelandlibrary.org

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