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Youth programming research interview request
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 21 Jan '16

21 Jan '16

For those who might be interested in participating in a research interview on youth programming and technology use, please see below. The project is affiliated with the IMLS ConnectedLib project. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> ________________________________ From: Katie Davis <kdavis78(a)uw.edu<mailto:kdavis78@uw.edu>> Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2016 7:23 PM I am a researcher at the University of Washington. My colleague Dr. Mega Subramaniam from the University of Maryland and I are conducting an IMLS-funded project called ConnectedLib to develop a professional development toolkit to help youth services librarians design engaging programs for their young patrons. We would be very grateful if you would be willing to forward this information to the teen or youth services librarian groups in your state. We are looking for librarians to participate in 45-minute interviews to discuss the needs of their youth patrons, their current programming, and their use of technology. For more information on the project, visit http://connectedlib.ischool.uw.edu<http://connectedlib.ischool.uw.edu/>. To sign up for an interview, visit http://go.umd.edu/connectedlibinterview. Thank you for your help! Katie Davis ---------- Katie Davis Assistant Professor The Information School University of Washington Mary Gates Hall 015D Seattle, WA 98195 (206) 221-7741 http://katiedavisresearch.com<http://katiedavisresearch.com/>

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Part-time Adult Services Librarian Posting for Hartland's Cromaine Library
by Ceci Marlow 20 Jan '16

20 Jan '16

*Cromaine is The Place to Connect to--* *Learn *- technology, online education, new interest *Enjoy* – discovery, enrichment, cultural and leisure activities *People *– expertise, gatherings and groups, friends, legacy As a new member of the TLN Shared Catalog, we are excited to offer the resources of so many at the fingertips of our patrons. And, now, we will also have more space! Construction to begin May 2016 with completion by May 2017! Exciting! Increasing community engagement means keeping our staffing up. We have a 20-hour Adult Services Librarian position available—in the newly separated “just” Adult Services Department. Note, though, that all of our Librarians are cross-trained. You may not do a story time, but you’ll probably assist with desk coverage and some other programming (Quidditch Tournament anyone?) We believe we are the place to connect—with warm and friendly staff, the Web, and the community. If that’s your desire, interest, and future vision, too, then we need you! Cromaine District Library is located near the intersection of M-59 and US-23—easy to get to from Detroit, Lansing, Ann Arbor, and Flint. Cromaine-Village (built in 1927 and expanded in 1980) is the main library with the largest collection and programming space, but we also offer a popular collection and an increasing number of programs at the Crossroads Branch, in a strip mall, established 2005. Cromaine wins grants, including several National Endowment for the Arts’ The Big Read. Grants for technology in Youth, local business sponsorships for an expanded summer concert series, exhibits from the Smithsonian and to be a pilot for a national grant program—we are a place to connect to culture, music, technology, makers, as well as reading in every format. We are an OverDrive (TLN’s Download Destination) plus Advantage and hoopla from Midwest Tape, library. Many of the grants support a very full event calendar (check It out at www.cromaine.org/Programs and Events). $17.20 per hour to start, 20 hours per week; includes some evenings and weekends. MLA membership and national conference attendance (in rotation) paid. After successful completion of the 90-day introductory period, an increase to $17.95 is planned. Part-time positions at Cromaine have prorated paid time off, plus holiday pay, paid birthday, and paid bereavement leave as well as an opportunity to participate in AFLAC, but no other paid benefits. Share your love for new technologies and public service with a community that loves its library and its library staff even more. Send your application (available at www.cromaine.org--Cromaine News & Info--Forms), resume and a cover letter to “Librarian” at Cromaine or e-mail (preferred to be “green”) to brentola(a)cromaine.org by February 5, 2016—position applications accepted until filled. -- Cecilia Ann Marlow Library Director Cromaine District Library 810-632-5200, ext. 105

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CD up for grabs
by Andrew Cherven 20 Jan '16

20 Jan '16

We have a copy of Phil Kline's John the Revelator: a Mass for Six Voices http://www.allmusic.com/album/release/phil-kline-john-the-revelator-mr00011… that we've had for six years and it's never been circulated. We'll happily send it to the first library that provides us with their RIDES code. Maybe it will have better luck in a new home. Drew Cherven Reference Services Petoskey District Library 500 East Mitchell Street Petoskey MI 49770

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FW: MI Student Aid Newsletter - January Edition
by Biggs, Deb Renee (MDE) 20 Jan '16

20 Jan '16

Of Interest? D. D. R. Biggs, MA AMLS MeL & Library Outreach Coordinator Library of Michigan/Michigan Department of Education 517-373-4466 [cid:image007.png@01D153A5.83376550]<http://facebook.com/mel.org> [cid:image008.png@01D153A5.83376550] <http://mel.org/> [cid:image009.png@01D153A5.83376550] <http://twitter.com/meldotorg> From: Michigan Department of Treasury [mailto:MITreasury@govsubscriptions.michigan.gov] Sent: Wednesday, January 20, 2016 2:35 PM To: Biggs, Deb Renee (MDE) <BiggsD(a)michigan.gov> Subject: MI Student Aid Newsletter - January Edition [Capture]<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> ________________________________ [Logo] MI Student Aid Michigan Department of Treasury Student Financial Services Bureau www.michigan.gov/mistudentaid<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> 1-888-4-GRANTS (888-447-2687) mistudentaid(a)michigan.gov<mailto:mistudentaid@michigan.gov> Connect with us on Facebook and Twitter @mistudentaid<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> Information on Financial Aid and College Access ________________________________ It's Time to File Your 2016-2017 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Hear what former All-Pro football player, Herman Moore has to say about the FAFSA!<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> [lions]<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> ________________________________ [redfafsa]Filling out the FAFSA can be a straightforward and easy process. The FAFSA (fafsa.gov<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…>) will guide you through the application; click on the "Start A New FAFSA" button on the home page, and just follow the directions. Here<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> you will find tips to help you along the way! *Source: Federal Student Aid ________________________________ High School Counselors, New MiSSG Web Portal! Student Scholarships and Grants (SSG) has created a Web portal, MiSSG, for high school counselors. In MiSSG, users will be able to view records for students currently attending their high school. Users with access can view who has completed a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Also, in previous years, you received a roster of seniors who achieved the qualifying ACT score to be considered for the Michigan Competitive Scholarship (MCS). With the new Web portal, users will have readily available information that will list each student's name along with their ACT score. Using the ACT Search Tool, Data Receiver Designees can view high school students at their school who took the ACT. If a SSN was not reported, the Designee may update each students' record and report their SSN. Coming soon, users will also be able to view students eligible for the Tuition Incentive Program (TIP) which will include the status of their TIP application. For high school counselors to have access to MiSSG<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…>, their principal must complete a NEW Data Use Agreement<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> and Data Receiver Designee <http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> Form<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…>. For more information on accessing MiSSG, please watch this short video<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…>. * Data Use Agreement<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…>: This form needs to be completed/signed by the high school principal and returned to SSG each academic year. * Data Receiver Designee Form<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…>: This form need to be completed/signed by the high school principal and returned to SSG each academic year. * Secondary Security Access Form<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…>: This form grants permission from the high school principal to allow a partner(s) to view MiSSG reports. If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact our office at 1-888-4-GRANTS, or 1-888-447-2687, email ssg(a)michigan.gov<mailto:ssg@michigan.gov>, or visit us on the Web at www.michigan.gov/ssg<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…>. ________________________________ MI College Goal MI Student Aid is proud to be a sponsor of MI College Goal, coming February 2016. We encourage students and families to attend a MI College Goal event where an expert can help in filling out the FAFSA. Assistance is available for free at over 30 locations throughout the State. For information on MI College Goal and locations/dates, please visit www.micollegegoal.org<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…>. For information on State of Michigan aid programs, please visit www.michigan.gov/mistudentaid<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…>. [collegegoal] ________________________________ MI Student Story [rachel]Check out the latest MI Student Story... Paying for college often times is a barrier for students and families. Finding resources and information can be difficult if you've never gone through the process. Rachel Nicks, a mother of three boys, found that putting a first child through college was difficult, especially shortly after the death of her husband, Fred...read more<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…>. ________________________________ Saving for College Most people want to save for their child's college education, but many don't know how to begin. According to a recent survey by T. Rowe Price, nearly half of parents surveyed are using a regular savings account to save for college, 31% said they were using a 529 account and 28% said they did not know what a 529 plan was. The average price of tuition and fees at a public four-year university in the United States in 2014 was $9,139 per year. In 1971 those costs added up to less than $500 (in current dollars) according to the College Board. That increase is outpacing the rate of inflation. Michigan's three 529 plans<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> (Michigan Education Trust (MET), Michigan Education Savings Plan (MESP), and Michigan Advisor Plan (MAP)) offer parents and grandparents a variety of options to start saving for college. MET<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> is offering a new "Pay-As-You-Go<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…>" payment option this year to help make it easier to start saving. In addition, MESP<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> accounts can be opened with as little as $25. Experts agree 529 accounts are a great way to save for education as your investments grow tax deferred and if used for college expenses the earnings won't be taxed at the time of withdrawal. If you cannot afford to save the entire cost, any amount parents can contribute is beneficial for their child in the long term. According to the College Savings Plans Network, Americans own more than 12 million 529 accounts which have more than $258 billion in assets. ________________________________ Looking for Scholarships? [scholarships]You can learn about scholarships in several ways, including contacting the financial aid office at the school you plan to attend and checking information in a public library or online. But be careful. Make sure scholarship information and offers you receive are legitimate and remember that you don't have to pay to find scholarships or other financial aid. Check out our information on how to avoid scams<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…>. Try these free sources of information about scholarships: * Financial aid office at a college or career school. * High school or TRIO counselor. * The U.S. Department of Labor's FREE scholarship search tool<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…>. * Federal<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> agencies. * State<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> agency. * Library. * Foundations, religious or community organizations, local businesses, or civic groups. * Organizations (including professional associations) related to your field of interest. * Ethnicity-based organizations. * Your employer or your parents' employers. *Source: Federal Student Aid ________________________________ Upcoming Events January 20, 2016 6:30pm - 7:30pm Livonia Civic Center Library Making College Affordable 32777 Five Mile Livonia, MI 48154 January 26, 2016 5:00pm - 7:00pm Capital Area Career Center Capital Area Career Center FAFSA Night 611 Hagadorn Road Mason, MI 48854 January 26, 2016 7:00pm - 8:00pm Novi Public Library Financial Aid Preparing for College 45255 West 10 Mile Road Novi, MI 48375 January 27, 2016 6:00pm - 7:30pm Wayne Memorial High School Fund Your Future 3001 Fourth Street Wayne, MI 48184 February 11, 2016 6:00pm - 7:30pm Warren Civic Center Library College Scholarships and Grants 1 City Square Warren, MI 48093 February 20, 2016 10:00am - 2:30pm Oakland Schools Conference Center Show Me The Money Day 2016 2111 Pontiac Lake Road Waterford Township, MI 48328 February 25, 2016 5:00pm - 7:00pm Portland High School FAFSA Information Night 1100 Ionia Road Portland, MI 48875 ________________________________ [survey]To help us better serve you in the future, please tell us about your newsletter experience by answering five brief questions here.<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> ________________________________ This service is provided to you at no charge by the [Michigan Department of Treasury Seal] Michigan Department of Treasury Lansing, Michigan 48922 | 517-373-3200 | Contact Us Online here<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> SUBSCRIBER SERVICES: Manage Preferences<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> | Unsubscribe All<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> | Subscription Help<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> ________________________________ This email was sent to biggsthomasd(a)michigan.gov<mailto:biggsthomasd@michigan.gov> using GovDelivery, on behalf of: Michigan Department of Treasury * Lansing, MI 48922 * 517-373-3200

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Making in Michigan Libraries PD tour dates set; next Maker Office Hours Fri 1/29, noon
by Nannette Pretzer 20 Jan '16

20 Jan '16

BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-//Microsoft Corporation//Outlook 14.0 MIMEDIR//EN VERSION:2.0 METHOD:REQUEST X-MS-OLK-FORCEINSPECTOROPEN:TRUE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Eastern Standard Time BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:16011104T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=1SU;BYMONTH=11 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:16010311T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=2SU;BYMONTH=3 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT ATTENDEE;CN="Kristin Fontichiaro";RSVP=TRUE:mailto:font@umich.edu ATTENDEE;CN=mamelist@mail.mlcnet.org;RSVP=TRUE:mailto:mamelist@mail2.mcls.o rg ATTENDEE;CN=michlib-l@mail2.mcls.org;RSVP=TRUE:mailto:michlib-l@mail2.mcls. org CLASS:PUBLIC CREATED:20160120T214704Z DESCRIPTION:\n\n_____________________________________________\nFrom: michli b-l-bounces(a)mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org] On Behalf Of Kris tin Fontichiaro\nSent: Thursday\, January 14\, 2016 10:13 PM\nTo: mamelist @mail.mlcnet.org\; michlib-l(a)mail2.mcls.org\nSubject: [Michlib-l] Making i n Michigan Libraries PD tour dates set\; next Maker Office Hours Fri 1/29\ , noon\n\n\nHowdy!\n \nWe've been busy making some makery plans and wanted to share them with you in hopes that you'll join us!\n \nMaker Office Hou rs #2: Projects Under $1\nFriday\, Jan. 29\, noon-1pm\nFor many of us\, lo w-cost projects are key to the long-term health and sustainability of maki ng in our schools\, libraries\, and communities. In this edition of Maker Office Hours\, we’ll share some of our favorite dollar-or-less open-ende d makery projects\, then open up the conversation so you can share yours! Free\, no registration required. For login information\, visit the Maker O ffice Hours page <http://imlsmaking.sites.uofmhosting.net/maker-office-hou rs/> \, where last month's Office Hours are archived.\n \n \nSave the Date for Free\, Statewide Maker Workshops This Summer!\nWe are delighted to ha ve set dates for our Making in Michigan Libraries professional development for Summer 2016 <http://imlsmaking.sites.uofmhosting.net/maker-office-hou rs/> . We have nine hub locations and are offering a face-to-face\, three- day workshop at each. So far\, we've just got the dates penned\, because t he next step is for us to co-create a custom agenda for each community tha t features local makers. Workshops will be free\, and SCECHs will be avail able at a small cost. So save the date and stay tuned!\n\nThis project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services RE- 05-15-0021-15.\n \nWe look forward to seeing you online or face-to-face! \ n\nBest\,\nKristin Fontichiaro & Mayank Khanna\n \n-- \nKristin Fontichiar o\nUniversity of Michigan School of Information\n4427 North Quad\n105 S. S tate St.\nAnn Arbor\, MI 48109-1285\nBlog <http://fontichiaro.com/activele arning> | Michigan Makers Project <http://umsi.info/makers> | Book an A ppointment <https://www.google.com/calendar/selfsched?sstoken=UUFHX1E5cXR tYUVQfGRlZmF1bHR8YmY3NDdlYzA4ZDM2MjFmMzAzMDM2OTA3NGM3NjliMzQ> \n734.647.35 93\n \n DTEND;TZID="Eastern Standard Time":20160129T130000 DTSTAMP:20160120T214704Z DTSTART;TZID="Eastern Standard Time":20160129T120000 LAST-MODIFIED:20160120T214704Z ORGANIZER;CN="Nannette Pretzer":mailto:n.pretzer@vlc.lib.mi.us PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY;LANGUAGE=en-us:[Michlib-l] Making in Michigan Libraries PD tour dat es set\; next Maker Office Hours Fri 1/29\, noon TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:040000008200E00074C5B7101A82E0080000000010111231A253D101000000000000000 010000000162DA08902381F4380036CE0F1963E0A X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 3.2//E N">\n<HTML>\n<HEAD>\n<META NAME="Generator" CONTENT="MS Exchange Server ve rsion 14.02.5004.000">\n<TITLE></TITLE>\n</HEAD>\n<BODY>\n\n\n\n\n_________________________________________ ____ \nFrom: <A HREF="mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org">michlib-l-bounces(a)mcls.org</SP AN></A> [<A HREF="mailto:michlib-l-b ounces(a)mcls.org">mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org </A>] On Behalf O f Kristin Fontichiaro \nSent:</FO NT> Thursday\, January 14\, 2016 10:13 PM \n<SPA N LANG="en-us">To:<FON T SIZE=2 FACE="Tahoma"> <A HREF="m ailto:mamelist@mail.mlcnet.org">mamelist(a)mail.mlcnet.org</A>\; <A HREF="mailto:michlib-l@mail2.mcls.org">m ichlib-l(a)mail2.mcls.org</A><SP AN LANG="en-us"> \n Subject:</F ONT> [Michlib-l] Making in Michigan Libraries PD tour dates set\; next Maker Office Hours Fri 1/29\, noon\n\n\n\nHowdy!\n\n \n\nWe've been busy making some makery plans and wanted to share them with you in hopes that you'll join us!\n\n \n\nMa ker Office Hours #2: Projects Under $1\n\nFrida y\, Jan. 29\, noon-1pm\n\n For many of us\, low-cost projects are key to the long-term health and sustainabil ity of making in our schools\, libraries\, and communities. In this editio n of Maker Office Hours\, we’ll share some of our favorite dollar-or-les s open-ended makery projects\, then open up the conversation so you can sh are yours! Free\, no registration required. For login information\, </FON T><A HREF="http://imlsmaking.sites.uofmho sting.net/maker-office-hours/">visit the Maker Office Hours page</A>\, where last month's Office Hours are archived.\n\n \n\n \n\ nSave the Date for Fr ee\, Statewide Maker Workshops This Summer!\n\nWe are delighted to have <A HREF="ht tp://imlsmaking.sites.uofmhosting.net/maker-office-hours/">set dates for our Making in Mic higan Libraries professional development for Summer 2016 </A>. We have nine hub locations and are offering a face-to-face\, three-day worksh op at each. So far\, we've just got the dates penned\, because the next st ep is for us to co-create a custom agenda for each community that features local makers. Workshops will be <FON T FACE="Tahoma">free\, and SCECHs will be available at a small cost. So save the date and s tay tuned!\n\nThis project was made po ssible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services RE-05-15-00 21-15.\n\n \n\nWe look forward to seeing you online or face-to-face! </SPA N>\n\nBest\,\n\n<FON T FACE="Tahoma">Kristin Fontichiaro &amp\; Mayank Khanna<SPA N LANG="en-us">\n\n \n\n-- \n\nKristin Fontich iaro \nUniversity of Michigan School of Information \n4427 North Qua d \n105 S. 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Michigan Notable Book tour opportunities for libraries
by Murphy, Edwina (MDE) 20 Jan '16

20 Jan '16

Nine days left to apply! Deadline is January 29, 2016 Host an author at your library. Get your applications in for a slot on the Michigan Notable Book Tour. Library applications for the tour portion of the program are due back to the Library of Michigan by Friday, January 29th. Application forms are available on the MNB webpage at http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,2351,7-160-54574_39583---,00.ht…. Participating tour libraries are encouraged to LIKE the LM Facebook page so as to get news and insights and use their own Facebook account to promote their author visit. The Michigan Notable Book hashtag has been set up as #minotablebks. Edwina A. Murphy Michigan Collection Librarian Michigan Center for the Book Library of Michigan 702 West Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48909 www.facebook.com/MichiganCenterfortheBook<http://www.facebook.com/MichiganCenterfortheBook> www.facebook.com/libraryofmichigan<http://www.facebook.com/libraryofmichigan> Edwina A. Murphy Michigan Collection Librarian Michigan Center for the Book Library of Michigan 702 West Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48909 www.facebook.com/MichiganCenterfortheBook<http://www.facebook.com/MichiganCenterfortheBook> www.facebook.com/libraryofmichigan<http://www.facebook.com/libraryofmichigan>

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For Libraries with Zumba or Belly Dance Classes
by Stanczak, Cindy 20 Jan '16

20 Jan '16

I apologize for any duplication! It's "New Year, New You" season out there, so I thought I would reach out to other programming librarians! If any other libraries out there host, or are thinking about hosting, zumba or belly dance classes, I'm talking to you. I highly recommend adding something fun, like coin scarves. I've had many, many participants say that it really made the belly dance class/series for them. I know that it's hard to find a vendor that's really good, but after a lot of shopping around, I found a really good, inexpensive, customer-oriented source for coin scarves. I've had nothing but great service our source, which I'm not going to advertise on the list. I'm not getting anything out of this. If you have any questions, feel free to respond to this message. I'm happy to share more detail on how we handled the classes, sales of the scarves, etc. Hope this helps some other library out there in libraryland! Cynthia Stanczak Library Director Albion District Library 501 S. Superior St. Albion, MI 49224 (517) 629-3993 Albion District Library: Transforming Minds, Changing Lives. Online at www.albionlibrary.org, or find us on Facebook!

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Children's FT Position: Closes Friday
by Valerie Meyerson 20 Jan '16

20 Jan '16

Children's and Youth Services Librarian The Petoskey District Library is searching for a dynamic and organized person to join our team as the new Children's and Youth Services Librarian. This is an exciting opportunity to join a great staff and to create a new public library experience for the youth in this northern Michigan community. This position would be responsible for supervising three part time staff in the Children's and Teen departments to create vital services for the community. Please visit the website for the full job description: www.petoskeylibrary.org<http://www.petoskeylibrary.org> and check out Petoskey at: http://petoskeydowntown.com/ http://www.petoskeychamber.com/ http://www.petoskey.us/ To be considered for the position, please email a cover letter and resume to Valerie Meyerson, director(a)petoskeylibrary.org<mailto:director@petoskeylibrary.org> by 4:00pm, January 22nd, 2016. _________________________________________________________________________________ Valerie Meyerson, Library Director Petoskey District Library 231.758.3120 231.881.7676 vmeyerson(a)petoskeylibrary.org<mailto:vmeyerson@petoskeylibrary.org> Please think about the environment before printing this message.

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Two Library Director positions closing this Sunday, January 24!
by Jobeth Bradbury 20 Jan '16

20 Jan '16

Two Library Director Positions Closing This Sunday-January 24! Library Director-Natrona County Public Library (Casper, WY <http://www.gossagesager.com/natronacountyad.htm> ) This is an excellent opportunity for a library administrator with proven experience in community relations, partnership development, building construction/renovation, and fund raising. The Natrona County Public Library Board of Trustees seek a dynamic leader capable of moving the Library forward in what promises to be an exciting period of expansion and growth. The Library serves the 81,000 of the County through the Main library in Casper, the Mills and Edgerton branches, a bookmobile and the books-by-mail program. Opportunities include exploring the possibilities and potentially developing a plan for funding and renovating its current facility and/or embarking on a capital campaign for a new facility, increasing the use of technology services for patrons, and continuing to develop new community partnerships. For additional information on the library and the area, visit Natrona Links <http://www.gossagesager.com/NatronaLinks.htm> . The hiring salary range is $85,000 - $99,800 (dependent upon experience and qualifications) and an attractive benefits package and closes January 24, 2016. Library Director-Branch District Library <http://www.gossagesager.com/branchad.htm> (Coldwater, MI)-This is an excellent opportunity for a developing library leader willing to step up and capitalize on the Library's 2015 millage success and create and implement a sound forward-thinking plan for the Library's future. The Library staff (37 employees, 23 FTE) serves the 46,905 citizens of Branch County and Allen Township in Hillsdale County with a $1.6 million operating budget. The Branch District Library was formed in 1991 by combining the resources and services of six individual public libraries in Coldwater, Algansee, Bronson, Quincy, Sherwood, and Union Township. The challenge for the new Director will be to help the Library and its services flourish with its communities, move forward with innovation to restore hours and services and become recognized as the community resource. For more about the position, the Library and the communities see the complete announcement <http://www.gossagesager.com/branchad.htm> and associated links. The salary range is $62,000 to $74,000 (with placement dependent upon experience and qualifications) with an attractive benefits package. The position closes January 24, 2016. Jobeth Bradbury Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates <http://www.gossagesager.com/> 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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Strategic Plan examples
by Dan Hutchins 20 Jan '16

20 Jan '16

Hi all,Harrison Township Public Library recently transitioned from being an all volunteer run library to a tax-payer funded institution. Located on Lake St. Clair in Macomb County county, HTPL operates with a budget of approximately $450,000 annually and serves a population of about 25,000. It's time for us to start thinking about putting together a strategic plan. I was wondering if other libraries with a comparable budget would be willing to share with us copies of their past or current strategic plans? Thank you for your time. Dan Hutchins, Director Harrison Township Public Library 38151 L'Anse CreuseHarrison Township, MI 48045 http://www.htplib.org 586-329-1261 dhutchins(a)htplib.org

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