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Full-time opening - Access Services Assistant (Library Assistant II), Oakland University
by Shawn V. Lombardo 27 Apr '16

27 Apr '16

Oakland University Libraries seek a highly dependable and collaborative individual for a full-time position in our Access Services department. This position serves as an evening and weekend supervisor. View the complete posting <https://jobs.oakland.edu/postings/7637> for more information and to apply online. *Oakland University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.* ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Shawn V. Lombardo Associate Dean Oakland University Libraries 300A Kresge Library 100 Library Drive Rochester, MI 48309-4479

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Digital Services Manager position-closes in two days, Friday, April 29
by Jobeth Bradbury 27 Apr '16

27 Apr '16

Digital Services Manager, Lee County Library System (Ft. Myers, FL) Discover and Develop! The Lee County Library System <http://www.leegov.com/library> (Southwest FL) seeks a dynamic and innovative Digital Services Manager to lead the Library to its next generation of website interactivity, digital collections enhancement, and expanded electronic services and systems. The Lee County Library System is committed to delivering exceptional digital and print content to its 675,000+ customers through its E-Branch services, six regional libraries and seven branch locations. Circulating seven million items annually, the LCLS provides stellar services with a dedicated staff of 253 employees and an annual $25mil operating budget. The Digital Services Manager, reporting to the Manager of Technology and Continuing Education, is responsible for providing leadership, project management, web development, third party integration, and technology support to library locations throughout Lee County. Located along the Gulf Coast of Florida, Lee County <http://www.leegov.com/> offers exceptional quality of life and active lifestyle opportunities, boasting beautiful beaches, year-round sunshine, numerous golf, tennis and marina facilities plus a thriving arts and culture scene. In addition to an outstanding Lee County Library System, various historical sites (estates of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford and the Fort Myers Historical Museum), and the Lee County School District, residents also have easy access to wildlife, hiking, biking and paddling at various national, state and local parks such as J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge, Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve and Great Calusa Blueway Paddling Trail. The cost of living in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers metro is less than half the price of living in New York City and is less expensive than in cities such as Boston, Atlanta, Minneapolis or Baltimore. Lee County is midway between Miami and Tampa along Interstate 75 and boasts a world-class international airport. For more information on the Library and the region, visit Lee County Links <http://www.gossagesager.com/leecolinks.htm> . Responsibilities. Responsibilities include developing, delivering, evaluating and improving digital services; seeking out ways to improve technology virtually and in the individual libraries; planning, generating and managing website content; networking with other libraries, professionals and community groups to continue best technology practices; developing and maintaining effective communication within the Library, county departments, and vendors; providing leadership for the Library website initiatives and committees; and providing technical support to staff and the public for digital services. Please see the Digital Services Manager complete job description <http://www.gossagesager.com/leecojobdesc.pdf> for detail. Qualifications. Minimum qualifications include a Master's Degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program and four years of progressively responsible professional library experience with an emphasis on digital collections, services and systems or any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the requirements of the position. Additional qualifications include: a solid knowledge of current and future trends in technology; superior communication skills; demonstrated creativity and innovation in applying technological solutions; experience working multi-location environment; and the ability to communicate and work collaboratively at all levels of the organization. Compensation. $50,000-70,922 (with placement dependent upon experience and qualifications) and an attractive benefits package. For further information, contact Gossage Sager Associates/Bradbury Associates <http://www.gossagesager.com/> via email or call 816-531-2468. Apply via email with a meaningful cover letter and your resume as Word or PDF attachments to Jobeth Bradbury <mailto:jobethbradbury@gossagesager.com> . The position closes April 29, 2016. Jobeth Bradbury Bradbury Associates/Miller Associates <http://www.gossagesager.com/> (formerly Gossage Sager Associates) 4545 Wornall Rd, Ste. 805 Kansas City, MO 64111 816-803-7087 (cell); 816-531-2468 (office) Sign up for <http://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?llr=myy6mkoab&p=oi&m=111489311 6172&sit=xckjbseib&f=15a6803e-8d83-46e6-8d14-545a610c8414> our newsletter to get the latest updates! --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

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Fwd: Join National Library Legislative Day...by webcast!
by Biggs, Deb Renee (MDE) 26 Apr '16

26 Apr '16

Be part of this important experience; see below! Deb Deb Renee Biggs Michigan eLibrary & Outreach Coordinator Library of Michigan --------------------------- 517-373-4466 biggsd(a)michigan.gov<mailto:biggsd@michigan.gov> http://mel.org http://facebook.com/mel.org http://twitter.com/meldotorg Begin forwarded message: From: ALA Washington Office <districtdispatch(a)alawash.org<mailto:districtdispatch@alawash.org>> Date: April 26, 2016 at 9:49:56 AM EDT To: <biggsthomasd(a)michigan.gov<mailto:biggsthomasd@michigan.gov>> Subject: Join National Library Legislative Day...by webcast! Reply-To: <districtdispatch(a)alawash.org<mailto:districtdispatch@alawash.org>> [https://secureimages.capwiz.com/ala/actionalerts_mlm.png] Not able to make it to National Library Legislative? Don't worry, you can still join us virtually! Starting at 9:00am EDT, we'll be streaming the morning sessions<http://cqrcengage.com/ala/app/thru?ep=AAAAC2Flc0NpcGhlcjAx03Z8buZ9SL8C2Id5v…> live from Washington, DC. You'll get a chance to hear Former Congressman Rush Holt (D-NJ) give a keynote, along with a timely rundown of all the major legislative issues that we're addressing this year. Not only that, but you can also help expand the impact that we have on National Library Legislative Day by participating virtually. All you need to do is head over to the Virtual Library Legislative Day registration form<http://cqrcengage.com/ala/app/thru?ep=AAAAC2Flc0NpcGhlcjAxOB6PVBjtldNWL76uR…> and sign up. We'll follow up by sending out talking points and resources that you can use to send an email, make a call, or post a Tweet through our Action Center. There's also a handy resource toolkit<http://cqrcengage.com/ala/app/thru?ep=AAAAC2Flc0NpcGhlcjAxk4M0JerhPH5NfgRv9…>, put together by the Harry Potter Alliance, for librarians who may want to get younger advocates involved. You can find out more by visiting the United for Libraries<http://cqrcengage.com/ala/app/thru?ep=AAAAC2Flc0NpcGhlcjAxI1nutw1JckhZNX8vP…> and the Harry Potter Alliance<http://cqrcengage.com/ala/app/thru?ep=AAAAC2Flc0NpcGhlcjAxRePP5_HVDwpzQ3rDI…> webpages, or by subscribing to the ALA Action Center<http://cqrcengage.com/ala/app/thru?ep=AAAAC2Flc0NpcGhlcjAx5IGt3qe1OH31Fu76W…>. Please feel free to contact Lisa Lindle<http://cqrcengage.com/ala/app/thru?ep=AAAAC2Flc0NpcGhlcjAxZfKtD3AJd1jq8je6v…>, Grassroots Communications Specialist for ALA Washington, if you have any questions. ________________________________ Please unsubscribe below if you no longer wish to receive emails from the ALA Washington Office. Unsubscribe<http://cqrcengage.com/ala/app/subscriptions?r=AAAAC2Flc0NpcGhlcjAx2AeiGwBHF…> [Powered by CQRC Engage] <http://cqrcengage.com/ala/app/thru?ep=AAAAC2Flc0NpcGhlcjAx0kteq4HAJJMuBqP-t…>

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Book Sets from the Vicksburg Library
by asmalley＠vicksburglibrary.org 26 Apr '16

26 Apr '16

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Book Club sets to a good home
by Andrea Smalley 26 Apr '16

26 Apr '16

Hello All, The Vicksburg District Library has several book club sets that we would like to give to anyone interested. All books do have library markings, but are in good condition. Will send through RIDES. Please let me know if you are interested in: Phenomenal Women by Maya Angelou (9 copies) Manhunt by James Swanson (10 copies) Thrift Store Saints by Jane Knuth (10 copies) Butterfly Garden by Chip St. Clair (10 copies) Stones into Schools by Greg Morteson (10 copies) Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford (10 copies) American Salvage by Bonnie Jo Campbell (10 copies) Julia's Chocolates by Cathy Lamb (10 copies) Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert (10 copies) Glass Castle by Jeanette Walls (8 copies) All Over but the Shoutin' by Rick Bragg (10 copies) Revolutionary Road by Richard Yates (10 copies) Measure of a Man by Sidney Poitier (10 copies) Infidel by Ayann Hirsi Ali (10 copies) Life of Pi by Yann Martel (10 copies) Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson (10 copies) Still Alice by Lisa Genova (10 copies) The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory (10 copies) Stitches by David Small (8 copies) The Help by Kathryn Stockett (10 copies) The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho (10 copies) Major Pettigrew's Last Stand by Helen Simonson (10 copies) One Upon a River by Bonnie Jo Campbell (10 copies) Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett (9 copies) The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society by Mary Ann Shaffer (10 copies) Andrea Smalley Head of Circulation Vicksburg District Library 215 S. Michigan Ave. Vicksburg, MI 49097 (269) 649-1648

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Go West, Young MAP
by Jim Flury 26 Apr '16

26 Apr '16

All, The subject line is a slightly modified version of a quote that is generally attributed to Horace Greeley. Whether Greeley was truly responsible for this catchphrase of American folklore is for people who are far more intelligent than I am to decide. What I do know, however is that the mission of MAP is to explore new worlds, to seek out new MAP destinations, and to boldly go where no MAP has gone before. Etc. To that end, to reach either of our two brand new partner destinations, at least from where I am typing these lines, you need to head north. While on your way, take a break and stop in at our newest MAP venue, Mackinaw Area Historical Society Heritage Village http://www.mackinawhistory.org/ Then, cross that big bridge, turn left, and drive west. If you see people wearing cheese on their heads that means you are in Wisconsin. You've gone too far. Instead, stop when you get to Wakefield and visit our other new MAP partner, the Wakefield Historical Society Museum http://www.hsmichigan.org/resources/local-historical-organizations/wakefiel… Their website may be a work in progress, but don't let that discourage you (or your patrons). The launch of newly expanded MAP is only about six weeks away. We are working to prepare new press material, a new brochure, etc. It is our belief that the addition of the seven National Park Service destinations to MAP will give the program yet another big boost for 2016-2017. That, combined with your much appreciated hard work to promote and publicize the program, should result in even better awareness and usage of MAP during the upcoming program cycle. Thank you for your promotion and support of the Michigan Activity Pass program. Sincerely, Jim Flury 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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Breaking news from CSLP!
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 26 Apr '16

26 Apr '16

CSLP, the Collaborative Summer Library Program<http://www.cslpreads.org/>, held their Annual Meeting last week in Salt Lake City, UT. For those who do not know the CSLP is a consortium of states, founded in 1987, that work together to "provide a unified summer reading theme along with professional art and evidence-based materials so that member libraries can provide high-quality summer reading programs at the lowest possible cost and to play a significant role in literacy initiatives." It's a 3-day meeting where a lot of discussion, brainstorming and planning is done for summer reading clubs across the country. The manuals (now on CD) your library receives every year for planning summer reading are worked on years ahead of time! In fact, "Build a Better World" manuals are in their final stages for the summer of 2017. Some of the big decisions made last week are the following: Summer Reading 2017: the slogan is "Build A Better World" * Early Lit/Youth Illustrator is: David Maculay (attached) * Teen Illustrator is: Scott Sosebee (attached) * Adult Illustrator is: Larry Jones (attached) Overall, the Annual Meeting Attendees loved the art work and found it to be diverse and interchangeable, depending if your location is going more towards the "building/construction" theme or perhaps a broader, more "improving the community" oriented theme. Summer Reading 2018: the theme is Music, the slogan for all-ages is "Libraries Rock!" o A list of potential illustrators were narrowed down to a top 10 of who to approach for posters & clip art, including Frank Morrison, Brian Pinkney and Yuyi Morales. o Chapter themes were brainstormed - I'll be putting out a survey in the somewhat-near future for your topics/ideas. Summer Reading 2019: the theme is Space. (Slogan will be voted on in 2017) o It will be the 50th anniversary of Walking on the Moon. o Washington DC Public Library has a relationship with NASA and we're going to work on expanding that for libraries across the country. Please let me know if you have any questions & keep an eye on your email for future surveys regarding CSLP. Also, we have a few extra CDs with a 30 second PSA & 4 messages from Kate DiCamillo for Summer Reading this year - message me off-list if you need a copy on CD. Otherwise, they are available for download to all at www.cslpreads.org<http://www.cslpreads.org>. You can also stay tuned for more on the Library of Michigan's Summer Reading Program<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,2351,7-160-18668_34169-236191--…> page. Thank you, 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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Registration: Continuing Education Opportunity for Your Staff and Community
by Sarah Maddox 26 Apr '16

26 Apr '16

Hello, Friends, Librarians, and Michigan Community Members! The Houghton Lake Public Library has been selected by the University of Michigan to be one of only nine sites in the State of Michigan to host an exciting continuing education opportunity for you, your staff, and your community. The workshop, "Making as Learning: A Three Day Workshop," will be on Wednesday June 15 through Friday June 17 from 9:30am – 4:30pm. You can come the whole three days or register for one! Looking to add open-ended, hands-on learning to the youth in your school, library, community center, troop, or civic group? The maker movement offers youth the opportunity to explore the intersection of STEM, technology, design, aesthetics, creativity, and prototyping. In this workshop, you’ll become immersed in exploring the facets of the maker movement. Over the course of three days, you will meet fellow maker mentors, examine multiple possible entry points for developing or refining your maker program, identify pathways for discovering maker and community needs, design and explore possible programming ideas for formal and informal learning, and grapple with how to mesh together open-endedness assessing them fairly, You’ll engage in a variety of hands-on activities, from creating with recycled materials to 3D printing and modeling, robots to LED bulbs, so you can test out multiple materials and tools to see which fit your community best. You’ll come away with concrete ideas you can use to build or enhance making for the youth in your community. Unique to this location will be a drone demonstration, a discussion of maker kits available through the Mid-Michigan Library League, and a discussion of Houghton Lake’s Minecraft/Perler club. Registration is free! Flier is attached. Visit makinglibraries.si.umich.edu/road-trip to learn more and snag your spot. Choose the site closest to home or take a summer road trip with your colleagues! And please help us spread the word among your K-12 community, local troop leaders, public librarians, Boys and Girls Club facilitators, and more -- the more folks we involve from throughout our communities, the more impactful our collective maker work can be. Best, Kristin & the Making in Michigan Libraries team Kimberly Young Sarah Maddox This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services RE-05-15-0021-15. Houghton Lake Public Library 4431 W Houghton Lake Dr Houghton Lake, MI 48629 989.366.9230

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Rural Libraries Conference: Cycling
by Jill C. Brown 26 Apr '16

26 Apr '16

Mackinac Island is a gorgeous place to explore...and cycle! Weather-permitting, of course, I'd like to log some miles during our visit for the Rural Libraries Conference and would love to ride with other enthusiasts. The cost to bring your bike on Shepler's Ferry is $10.00. Grand Hotel has outdoor bike parking across the street behind the Pro Shop. (I'll be checking on indoor storage options.) If you're interested, please message me off the listserv: deckervillelibrary(a)gmail.com Jill Brown, MLIS Library Director Deckerville Public Library (zv089) (810) 376-8015 "My two favorite things in life are libraries and bicycles. They both move people forward without wasting anything. The perfect day: riding a bike to the library." --Peter Golkin

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NEWS VHS and Cassette Plastic cases
by Sylvia Merz 26 Apr '16

26 Apr '16

Hi everyone. Spring cleaning! Will happily ship to anyone that wants them: 60 VHS cases and some 20 cassette cases (hold up to 8 cassettes). All new. Let me know your RIDES number, off list: lelandlibrary(a)lelandtownshiplibrary.org <mailto:lelandlibrary@lelandtownshiplibrary.org> 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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