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Treasures in the Attic - Roseville Public Library
by Tracy Wilson (Roseville Public Library) 25 Apr '16

25 Apr '16

Hi all, I wanted to share an antiques appraisal program we are doing at the Roseville Library this weekend. Saturday, April 30th @ 10 AM Join the Friends of the Library in celebrating the Library's 80th anniversary with an antiques appraisal. Appraisers Dan & Judy Landino & Keith Zessin will be coming to the library for this special Saturday event! There will be a $5 charge per item appraised. Limit two items per person. Payment will be taken on the day of the event and is cash only. Items should be easy to carry & will be publicly appraised. Even if you don't have items to appraise you are welcome to come, listen and learn. Thanks! Tracy Wilson Head of Adult Services Roseville Public Library (P) 586-447-4558 twilson(a)roseville-mi.gov rosevillelibrary.org<http://rosevillelibrary.org> https://www.facebook.com/RosevillePublicLibraryMI

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Executive Director position, Poudre River Public Library, Fort Collins, CO
by Jobeth Bradbury 25 Apr '16

25 Apr '16

Executive Director Position! Poudre River Public Library District-Fort Collins, Colorado Embrace the Colorado lifestyle as <http://www.poudrelibraries.org/> Poudre River Public Library District's next Executive Director! Lead an outstanding public library district headquartered in exciting Fort Collins, one of the Top 10 Healthiest cities and one of America's Most Innovative Tech Hubs. Promote and execute the Library's strategic vision-a vision with focus-People, Partners, and Place-to be realized with superb services, outstanding programs, and exceptional customer service. The Executive Director will work collaboratively with the seven-member Board of Trustees, the County and Library staff to deliver new services and programs to a region with significant growth and unlimited potential. The Library focuses on continuous learning, awareness and marketing efforts, creating a sense of place, and building sustainable external partnerships throughout northern Larimer County, CO. The Library's three locations, anchored in Fort Collins, and its outreach department circulates 3.2 million items annually to a population of 186,000+ residents with an annual budget of $9.9 million, a committed staff of 160, and a vital Friends of the Library. The District serves an 1,800 square-mile region and is dedicated to matching diverse community needs, interests and priorities with exceptional opportunities for learning, intellectual stimulation and personal enjoyment. Just as the Poudre River flows through the region and sustains life across the high plains of northern Colorado, The Poudre River Public Library District is where the free flow of information cultivates growth and serves as a steady, limitless source of renewal for all of its communities. Located in northern Colorado, <http://www.fcgov.com/> Fort Collins enjoys and celebrates its reputation for wonderful cultural and recreational amenities, an outstanding public school system, first rate medical care, and Colorado State University. Nestled at the base of the Rocky Mountains, Fort Collins, the County Seat, offers 300 days of sunshine a year and is a regional hub for shopping and employment. As a renowned technology corridor, major employers include Hewlett Packard, Intel, and Avago Technologies. Live music and entertainment, as well as great local dining (Fort Collins is known for its breweries), can be found throughout the historic downtown area. Fort Collins offers the quality of life of a small community with the exhilaration of a large city-a place in which you can reinvent and reinvigorate yourself. For more information on Fort Collins, Larimer County, and the Poudre River Public Library District, visit <http://www.gossagesager.com/poudrelinks.htm> Poudre River Links. Responsibilities include planning and directing all phases of library operations-financial, personnel, facilities, and business for the library district with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers; assisting the Board of Trustees in the development of policies providing overall direction for the District; working closely with the Board, Larimer County, and elected county and municipal officials; understanding and contributing to northern Colorado's community, culture, lifestyles and interests focusing on active civic engagement promoting external partnerships; promoting best practices analyzing continuous improvement, library services and programs consistent with community expectations; understanding and supporting innovative library technologies; experience working with new capital projects; and proven experience mentoring, developing, and evaluating staff. For the complete position description, see <http://www.gossagesager.com/poudrejobdesc.pdf> Poudre River Public Library District Executive Director. Qualifications. Minimum requirements include an MLS from an ALA-accredited program and five years of library experience in increasingly responsible library positions or an equivalent background and experience that will enable the candidate to effectively perform the work required. Essential skills include excellent administrative, financial planning, communication, and personnel management skills; ability to inspire and lead staff; initiative, awareness and vision in developing library services; and skill in building and maintaining effective relationships with the staff, Library Board, Friends of the Library and community leaders. Successful experience reporting to a governing board, working in a multi-branch environment, and successful strategic planning and implementation are highly preferred. Compensation. The starting salary range is $125,000-145,000 dependent on qualifications with a competitive benefits package. For further information, please visit <http://www.gossagesager.com> Bradbury Associates/Miller Associates. Apply via email with a meaningful cover letter and resume as Word or PDF attachments to <mailto:karenmiller@bradburymiller.com> Karen Miller. This position will close June 12, 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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Executive Director position, Poudre River Public Library, Fort Collins, CO
by Jobeth Bradbury 25 Apr '16

25 Apr '16

Executive Director Position! Poudre River Public Library District-Fort Collins, Colorado Embrace the Colorado lifestyle as Poudre River Public Library District's<http://www.poudrelibraries.org/> next Executive Director! Lead an outstanding public library district headquartered in exciting Fort Collins, one of the Top 10 Healthiest cities and one of America's Most Innovative Tech Hubs. Promote and execute the Library's strategic vision-a vision with focus-People, Partners, and Place-to be realized with superb services, outstanding programs, and exceptional customer service. The Executive Director will work collaboratively with the seven-member Board of Trustees, the County and Library staff to deliver new services and programs to a region with significant growth and unlimited potential. The Library focuses on continuous learning, awareness and marketing efforts, creating a sense of place, and building sustainable external partnerships throughout northern Larimer County, CO. The Library's three locations, anchored in Fort Collins, and its outreach department circulates 3.2 million items annually to a population of 186,000+ residents with an annual budget of $9.9 million, a committed staff of 160, and a vital Friends of the Library. The District serves an 1,800 square-mile region and is dedicated to matching diverse community needs, interests and priorities with exceptional opportunities for learning, intellectual stimulation and personal enjoyment. Just as the Poudre River flows through the region and sustains life across the high plains of northern Colorado, The Poudre River Public Library District is where the free flow of information cultivates growth and serves as a steady, limitless source of renewal for all of its communities. Located in northern Colorado, Fort Collins<http://www.fcgov.com/> enjoys and celebrates its reputation for wonderful cultural and recreational amenities, an outstanding public school system, first rate medical care, and Colorado State University. Nestled at the base of the Rocky Mountains, Fort Collins, the County Seat, offers 300 days of sunshine a year and is a regional hub for shopping and employment. As a renowned technology corridor, major employers include Hewlett Packard, Intel, and Avago Technologies. Live music and entertainment, as well as great local dining (Fort Collins is known for its breweries), can be found throughout the historic downtown area. Fort Collins offers the quality of life of a small community with the exhilaration of a large city-a place in which you can reinvent and reinvigorate yourself. For more information on Fort Collins, Larimer County, and the Poudre River Public Library District, visit Poudre River Links<http://www.gossagesager.com/poudrelinks.htm>. Responsibilities include planning and directing all phases of library operations-financial, personnel, facilities, and business for the library district with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers; assisting the Board of Trustees in the development of policies providing overall direction for the District; working closely with the Board, Larimer County, and elected county and municipal officials; understanding and contributing to northern Colorado's community, culture, lifestyles and interests focusing on active civic engagement promoting external partnerships; promoting best practices analyzing continuous improvement, library services and programs consistent with community expectations; understanding and supporting innovative library technologies; experience working with new capital projects; and proven experience mentoring, developing, and evaluating staff. For the complete position description, see Poudre River Public Library District Executive Director<http://www.gossagesager.com/poudrejobdesc.pdf>. Qualifications. Minimum requirements include an MLS from an ALA-accredited program and five years of library experience in increasingly responsible library positions or an equivalent background and experience that will enable the candidate to effectively perform the work required. Essential skills include excellent administrative, financial planning, communication, and personnel management skills; ability to inspire and lead staff; initiative, awareness and vision in developing library services; and skill in building and maintaining effective relationships with the staff, Library Board, Friends of the Library and community leaders. Successful experience reporting to a governing board, working in a multi-branch environment, and successful strategic planning and implementation are highly preferred. Compensation. The starting salary range is $125,000-145,000 dependent on qualifications with a competitive benefits package. For further information, please visit Bradbury Associates/Miller Associates<http://www.gossagesager.com>. Apply via email with a meaningful cover letter and resume as Word or PDF attachments to Karen Miller<mailto:karenmiller@bradburymiller.com>. This position will close June 12, 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 our newsletter<http://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?llr=myy6mkoab&p=oi&m=111489311…> to get the latest updates!

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We Need your Help - 5 more days to Honor U.P. History champions
by Larry J. Wagenaar 25 Apr '16

25 Apr '16

Dear Friends, The submission deadline to nominate an individual or an organization for an Upper Peninsula History Award is quickly approaching - we need your nominations by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 29. You can download the nomination form here: http://www.hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/UP-History-Award-Nomina tion.pdf For individuals, please consider nominating that person for the Charles Follo Award. The Follo Award is given to an individual who has made the most outstanding contribution to the preservation and promotion of Upper Peninsula history. For historical organizations, please consider nominating them for the Superior Award. The Superior Award recognizes historical societies, museums, and other historical organizations that have preserved and advanced Upper Peninsula history. The awards will be presented during our annual U.P. History Conference, which will be held in Munising this year, on June 24-26. Time is short. Please mail 10 copies of your completed nomination form and supporting materials to 5815 Executive Drive, Lansing, MI 48911 OR e-mail your completed form and supporting materials to hsm(a)hsmichigan.org <mailto:hsm@hsmichigan.org> by 5:00 p.m. Friday, April 29 with the subject line "U.P. Award Nomination" to get your nomination in before the deadline (if you submit your nomination via email, you must still also mail 10 hard copies to the Historical Society of Michigan at the address indicated above). If you have any questions, please call us at (800) 692-1828. We look forward to hearing from you! Larry Wagenaar Larry J. Wagenaar Executive Director, Historical Society of Michigan Publisher, Michigan History Magazine L3C 5815 Executive Dr. Lansing, MI 48911 Phone: (517) 324-1828 Fax: (517) 324-4370 Email: wagenaar(a)hsmichigan.org Website: www.hsmichigan.org

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Re: [Michlib-l] Michlib-l Digest, Vol 18, Issue 18
by Dale Parus 23 Apr '16

23 Apr '16

In cased you miss her appearances in the Detroit area, we are hosting Barbara VanderMolen, author of the two volume set Discovering Michigan County by County, in Ionia in a couple of weeks. We are looking forward to her fun, fact-filled talk as we ramble through our state's beautiful peninsulas one county at a time. She will be here Wednesday, May 4 at 7 p.m. Please note that our program will be held across the street at Ionia First United Methodist Church, 105 E. Main St., due to lack of meeting space at our lovely - but lacking - Victorian Italianate home. Please feel free to join us. --- Dale Parus, Director *Enriching Your Life* 126 East Main St. Ionia, MI 48846 Phone: (616) 527-3680, ext. 104 *A member of the Lakeland Library Cooperative* --- On Sat, Apr 23, 2016 at 12:00 PM, <michlib-l-request(a)mcls.org> wrote: > Send Michlib-l mailing list submissions to > michlib-l(a)mcls.org > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://mail2.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > michlib-l-request(a)mcls.org > > You can reach the person managing the list at > michlib-l-owner(a)mcls.org > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Michlib-l digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Head of Circulation/Reference (John Sheridan) > 2. Employment Opportunity- BDL Head of Youth Services > (monica(a)boynelibrary.org) > 3. Early Learning Environments webinar is April 26th - Every > Child Ready to Read project (Reish, Karren (MDE)) > 4. Kwik cases (Patricia Braden) > 5. Re: Discovering Michigan County by County (Wendy Mutch) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2016 18:05:49 +0000 > From: John Sheridan <stcdld(a)hotmail.com> > To: "michlib-l(a)mcls.org" <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> > Subject: [Michlib-l] Head of Circulation/Reference > Message-ID: > < > DM3PR13MB0506DFF4827FBF940BDE9735C76F0(a)DM3PR13MB0506.namprd13.prod.outlook.com > > > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > John Sheridan has shared a?OneDrive?file with you. To view it, click the > link below. > > > < > https://onedrive.live.com/redir?resid=B5238E0B062476F9!3748&authkey=!AHmWxr… > > > [https://r1.res.office365.com/owa/prem/images/dc-docx_20.png]< > https://onedrive.live.com/redir?resid=B5238E0B062476F9!3748&authkey=!AHmWxr… > > > > Head of Circulation opening.docx< > https://onedrive.live.com/redir?resid=B5238E0B062476F9!3748&authkey=!AHmWxr… > > > > > > > The Vicksburg District Library, located in the Friendliest Village in > Michigan, has an opening for Head of Circulation/Reference. > > This position requires a MLS from and accredited library school, > experience preferred but recent graduates are invited to apply. > > The ideal candidate knows how to trouble shoot problems with laptops and > tablets, be patron orientated, have good writing skills and maintain a > website. > > > Duties, wages and benefits as well as job duties can be reviewed in the > attached job description. > > > We will be taking applications through May 7th. Please apply online with > cover letter, resume and references. > > > John Sheridan, Director > > Vicksburg District Library >

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Discovering Michigan County by County
by Gretchen Krug 23 Apr '16

23 Apr '16

We recently hosted Barbara VanderMolen, author of the two volume set Discovering Michigan County by County http://discovermichigancountybycounty.com/. She gave an informative and fun, fact-filled talk about our beautiful Great Lakes state. It's a great program for history buffs and people who like to travel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gretchen Krug, Branch Manager Clinton-Macomb Public Library, North Branch 16800 24 Mile Road, Suite 2 Macomb Township, MI 48042 586-226-5081 | fax 586-226-5088 gkrug(a)cmpl.org

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Kwik cases
by Patricia Braden 22 Apr '16

22 Apr '16

Hi everyone, Does anyone have any extra Kwik cases for single DVDs that you don't need? If so, please email me off list. Thanks! Patty Patty Braden Library Director Romulus Public Library 11121 Wayne Road Romulus, MI 48174 (734) 942-7589 www.romulus.lib.mi.us Serving Romulus and Huron Township

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Early Learning Environments webinar is April 26th - Every Child Ready to Read project
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 22 Apr '16

22 Apr '16

Just a reminder that the webinar is next Tuesday. _______________________________________ The Every Child Ready to Read (ECRR) project has had a great start with the workshops and webinar with Sue McCleaf Nespeca last month. We are continuing with more webinars and newsletters throughout the rest of this year. The next webinar is Early Learning Environments, based on Every Child Ready to Read principles. The webinar is April 26th at 2:00 pm. You can sign up for the free webinar at http://www.solutionwhere.com/lom/cw/CourseByAlpha.asp. The webinars scheduled for the rest of the year are also available for registration and include * Tuesday, March 8th - Every Child Ready to Read - The Basics (Recording available at www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices<http://www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices> in the ECRR section) * Tuesday, April 26th - Early Learning Environments * Thursday, July 14th - Story Time, Part One * Monday, August 22nd - Story Time, Part Two * Monday, November 10th - Topic Forthcoming Sue will also be doing several ECRR sessions at the Rural Libraries Conference as well. If you are attending, look for her there!

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Employment Opportunity- BDL Head of Youth Services
by monica＠boynelibrary.org 22 Apr '16

22 Apr '16

Boyne District Library Job Posting Head of Youth Services Position Are you someone who loves children of all ages? Are you familiar with children’s programming and literature? Are you interested in taking on a leadership role? Yes? We may have the job of your dreams. The Boyne District Library is seeking a person who will devise innovative, enriching programs that will interest children from babies to teenagers. The Head of Youth Services position is a full-time position. Compensation range is $28,000-$32,000, depending on candidate’s experience, and an attractive benefits package. Qualifications: Associates degree in related field required; Bachelors preferred; preference also given to candidates with previous library experience; strong customer service orientation; experience working with children and/or teens; ability to handle multiple projects; work effectively as part of a team as well as independently; ability to plan and execute innovative and fun programs efficiently and creatively. Some nights and weekends required. More information at http://www.boynelibrary.org/employment-opportunity/. To start the application process, send a signed application (available on the library website), cover letter and current resume as Word or PDF documents to Monica Kroondyk at kroondykm(a)boynelibrary.org. by 10:00 AM, Monday, May 9.

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Head of Circulation/Reference
by John Sheridan 22 Apr '16

22 Apr '16

John Sheridan has shared a?OneDrive?file with you. To view it, click the link below. <https://onedrive.live.com/redir?resid=B5238E0B062476F9!3748&authkey=!AHmWxr…> [https://r1.res.office365.com/owa/prem/images/dc-docx_20.png]<https://onedrive.live.com/redir?resid=B5238E0B062476F9!3748&authkey=!AHmWxr…> Head of Circulation opening.docx<https://onedrive.live.com/redir?resid=B5238E0B062476F9!3748&authkey=!AHmWxr…> The Vicksburg District Library, located in the Friendliest Village in Michigan, has an opening for Head of Circulation/Reference. This position requires a MLS from and accredited library school, experience preferred but recent graduates are invited to apply. The ideal candidate knows how to trouble shoot problems with laptops and tablets, be patron orientated, have good writing skills and maintain a website. Duties, wages and benefits as well as job duties can be reviewed in the attached job description. We will be taking applications through May 7th. Please apply online with cover letter, resume and references. John Sheridan, Director Vicksburg District Library

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