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Follett Acquires Baker & Taylor
by Jim Flury 18 Apr '16

18 Apr '16

B&T has been passed from one private equity fund to another in recent years. Hopefully this transaction will result in a greater degree of stability for the company and its employees. http://www.follett.com/bakerandtaylor/ Jim 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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CLAIMED: set volumes on World War II and Vietnam War
by Robin Rank 18 Apr '16

18 Apr '16

The volumes have been claimed. Thank you for your interest. Robin Rank ****************************** Robin Rank Reference and Instruction Librarian Information Services Kalamazoo College 1200 Academy Street Kalamazoo, MI 49006 voice: 269 337-7152 email: robin.rank(a)kzoo.edu<mailto:robin.rank@kzoo.edu> [FB icon] "Like" K's Library on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kalamazoocollegelibrary From: michlib-l-bounces(a)mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org] On Behalf Of Robin Rank Sent: Monday, April 18, 2016 9:13 AM To: michlib-l(a)mcls.org Subject: [Michlib-l] Offering: set volumes on World War II and Vietnam War Dear List Members, Our library is offering these titles to give away. Please email me at rrank(a)kzoo.edu<mailto:rrank@kzoo.edu> if you are interested. Thank you, Robin Rank Series: World War II; 39 volume set Corp Author(s): Time-Life Books. Publication: New York : Time-Life Books Year: 1976 - 1983 Language: English Offering all 39 volumes - To see a title list of all 39 volumes: https://www.librarything.com/series/World+War+II+Time-Life Title: The Vietnam Experience Author(s): Doyle, Edward, 1949- Lipsman, Samuel. Corp Author(s): Boston Publishing Company. Publication: Boston, MA : Boston Pub. Co. Year: 1981- Description: volumes : illustrations (some color), maps ; 29 cm. Language: English Series: The Vietnam experience The set has 25 volumes. We are offering these volumes: [v.1] Setting the stage [v.2] Passing the torch [v.3] America takes over [v.4] Raising the stakes [v.6] A contagion of war [v.7] Nineteen sixty-eight ****************************** Robin Rank Reference and Instruction Librarian Information Services Kalamazoo College 1200 Academy Street Kalamazoo, MI 49006 voice: 269 337-7152 email: robin.rank(a)kzoo.edu<mailto:robin.rank@kzoo.edu> [cid:image001.png@01D05682.E72C9420][cid:image002.jpg@01D19963.4D0E2640] "Like" K's Library on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kalamazoocollegelibrary

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Register Now for the 2016 NAGARA Annual Conference!
by Bartlett, Bernadette (MDE) 18 Apr '16

18 Apr '16

Please join NAGARA in Lansing, Michigan<http://www.lansing.org/> in July 2016 for the annual conference where we will be "on the trail of information." The conference will be held in downtown Lansing at the Radisson Hotel at the Capitol<http://www.radisson.com/lansing-hotel-mi-48933/lansing> from July 13-16th. NAGARA is a professional association dedicated to the effective use and management of federal, state, and local government records and information in all formats. NAGARA champions good management of government archives and records programs for the benefit of government and its citizens. Managing government records and information today is a demanding challenge that requires skill, dedication, and an understanding of management techniques and technology and a capacity to adopt new techniques to meet changing issues and needs. This is why NAGARA is so important to government records managers and archivists. We are the government records and information professionals. Find out more at www.nagara.org<http://www.nagara.org>. >>>VIEW 2016 REGISTRATION PACKAGE WITH FULL SESSION DESCRIPTIONS NOW!<http://nagara.org/images/downloads/2016_nagara_annual_conference_registrati…> Important Note: If you are registering for the 2016 NAGARA Annual Conference online, you must also submit your session and meal preferences: >>>SUBMIT YOUR SESSION, EVENT, WORKSHOP, AND MEAL PREFERENCES!!<http://nagara.org/survey.php?id=3> [http://nagara.org/images/icons/small-hr.gif] Questions? Need Help? Please contact Nikki Hecht at info(a)nagara.org<mailto:info@nagara.org> or (202) 508-3800 with any questions you may have or if you need assistance with registration. [http://nagara.org/images/icons/small-hr.gif] Thank you to our current sponsors! SILVER LEVEL SPONSORS Ancestry.com<http://www.ancestry.com/> Interstate Restoration<http://www.interstaterestoration.com/> MCCi, LLC<http://www.mccinnovations.com/> Preservica <http://www.preservica.com/> BRONZE LEVEL SPONSORS NextScan / ST Imaging<http://www.nextscan.com/> O'Neil Software<http://www.oneilsoft.com/> The Crowley Company<http://www.thecrowleycompany.com/> CAPITOL RECEPTION SPONSOR Mid-Michigan ARMA Chapter<http://www.midmichiganarma.org/> IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS Archives of Michigan<http://www.michigan.gov/mhc/0,4726,7-282-61083---,00.html> If you are interested in sponsoring the 2016 NAGARA Annual Meeting, please contact Nikki Hecht at info(a)nagara.org<mailto:info@nagara.org>. >>>VIEW 2016 SPONSORSHIP NOW!<http://nagara.org/images/downloads/2016_annual_conference_nagara_sponsorshi…>

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Executive Director Position! Charleston County Public Library, South Carolina
by Jobeth Bradbury 18 Apr '16

18 Apr '16

Charleston County Public Library System seeks innovative, new Executive Director The Charleston County Public Library System <http://www.ccpl.org/> seeks an Executive Director to blend the area's historical connections to learning with an innovative, collaborative vision that focuses on excellence and growing opportunities for lifelong learning. The CCPL offers rewarding and exciting career challenges for the successful candidate thanks to a building and renovation program <http://www.pressomatic.com/ccpl/upload/Postcard%209-16-14%201sheet.pdf> funded through the 2014 approval of a $108.5 million bond referendum by three quarters of County voters. The new library leader will expand and improve the system's superb services, outstanding programs and exceptional customer experiences. The new Executive Director will work with the Board, staff and County officials to build five libraries -- two new buildings and three replacement facilities -- as well as an administrative center and renovations at 13 existing locations. The Executive Director will lead the System's continuing efforts to grow virtual services, overhaul technologies, create innovative content and build sustainable partnerships with businesses and community organizations. Currently, CCPL's 16 locations serve more than 389,000 county residents. It has an annual budget of $16 million through a county appropriation, a staff of 221 FTEs and a dynamic Friends of the Library organization. The board is also exploring development of a library foundation. Founded in 1620, Charleston's commitment to fostering literacy and literature dates back to the colony of South Carolina's first lending library in 1698. While the area still has a healthy respect for heritage and tradition, the Charleston community is growing in diverse ways thanks to a high quality of life recognized by residents and visitors, who make Charleston one of the world's top destinations. Charleston offers something for everyone. It has charming, preserved neighborhoods with historic forts, homes and churches as well as world-class art galleries, inviting beaches, world-famous golf courses, award-winning restaurants and a plethora of fun activities that draw thousands of new residents and visitors annually. The community also offers high-quality health care, an involved business community and solid educational opportunities that make it a great place to live, work and play. For more information on Charleston County, the Library and the region, please visit Charleston links <http://www.gossagesager.com/charlestonlinks.htm> . Responsibilities. Planning and directing all phases of library operations - financial, personnel, facilities and business for the library system; advising and guiding division heads on successes and solutions; working closely with the Library board, Charleston County administrator, and elected county and municipal officials; understanding and contributing to Charleston's community, culture, lifestyles and interests focusing on active civic engagement; promoting best practices, library services and programs consistent with community expectations; understanding and supporting innovative library technologies; experience working with capital projects; and proven experience mentoring and developing staff. For the complete position description, see Charleston Library Executive Director. <http://www.gossagesager.com/charlestonjobdesc.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 to enable the candidate to perform the work required effectively. The ideal candidate will have: excellent administrative, financial planning, communication and personnel management skills; the ability to inspire and lead staff; the initiative and vision to develop library services; and skill in building and maintaining effective relationships with the board, staff and community leaders. Successful experience reporting to a governing board, working in a multi-branch environment, and building/renovating libraries are highly preferred. Compensation. The starting salary range is $115,973 to $151,250 (with placement dependent on experience and 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 Dan Bradbury <mailto:danbradbury@bradburymiller.com> . This position will close May 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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Executive Director Position! Charleston County Public Library, South Carolina
by Jobeth Bradbury 18 Apr '16

18 Apr '16

Charleston County Public Library System seeks innovative, new Executive Director The Charleston County Public Library System<http://www.ccpl.org/> seeks an Executive Director to blend the area's historical connections to learning with an innovative, collaborative vision that focuses on excellence and growing opportunities for lifelong learning. The CCPL offers rewarding and exciting career challenges for the successful candidate thanks to a building and renovation program<http://www.pressomatic.com/ccpl/upload/Postcard%209-16-14%201sheet.pdf> funded through the 2014 approval of a $108.5 million bond referendum by three quarters of County voters. The new library leader will expand and improve the system's superb services, outstanding programs and exceptional customer experiences. The new Executive Director will work with the Board, staff and County officials to build five libraries -- two new buildings and three replacement facilities -- as well as an administrative center and renovations at 13 existing locations. The Executive Director will lead the System's continuing efforts to grow virtual services, overhaul technologies, create innovative content and build sustainable partnerships with businesses and community organizations. Currently, CCPL's 16 locations serve more than 389,000 county residents. It has an annual budget of $16 million through a county appropriation, a staff of 221 FTEs and a dynamic Friends of the Library organization. The board is also exploring development of a library foundation. Founded in 1620, Charleston's commitment to fostering literacy and literature dates back to the colony of South Carolina's first lending library in 1698. While the area still has a healthy respect for heritage and tradition, the Charleston community is growing in diverse ways thanks to a high quality of life recognized by residents and visitors, who make Charleston one of the world's top destinations. Charleston offers something for everyone. It has charming, preserved neighborhoods with historic forts, homes and churches as well as world-class art galleries, inviting beaches, world-famous golf courses, award-winning restaurants and a plethora of fun activities that draw thousands of new residents and visitors annually. The community also offers high-quality health care, an involved business community and solid educational opportunities that make it a great place to live, work and play. For more information on Charleston County, the Library and the region, please visit Charleston links<http://www.gossagesager.com/charlestonlinks.htm>. Responsibilities. Planning and directing all phases of library operations - financial, personnel, facilities and business for the library system; advising and guiding division heads on successes and solutions; working closely with the Library board, Charleston County administrator, and elected county and municipal officials; understanding and contributing to Charleston's community, culture, lifestyles and interests focusing on active civic engagement; promoting best practices, library services and programs consistent with community expectations; understanding and supporting innovative library technologies; experience working with capital projects; and proven experience mentoring and developing staff. For the complete position description, see Charleston Library Executive Director.<http://www.gossagesager.com/charlestonjobdesc.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 to enable the candidate to perform the work required effectively. The ideal candidate will have: excellent administrative, financial planning, communication and personnel management skills; the ability to inspire and lead staff; the initiative and vision to develop library services; and skill in building and maintaining effective relationships with the board, staff and community leaders. Successful experience reporting to a governing board, working in a multi-branch environment, and building/renovating libraries are highly preferred. Compensation. The starting salary range is $115,973 to $151,250 (with placement dependent on experience and 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 Dan Bradbury<mailto:danbradbury@bradburymiller.com>. This position will close May 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 our newsletter<http://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?llr=myy6mkoab&p=oi&m=111489311…> to get the latest updates!

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Small and Rural Libraries and Project Outcome - Webinar on May 4
by White, Shannon (MDE) 18 Apr '16

18 Apr '16

Helping Libraries of All Shapes and Sizes Project Outcome is dedicated to helping libraries of all shapes and sizes learn to measure outcomes and take action using the results. Project Outcome is partnering with TechSoup for Libraries<http://www.techsoupforlibraries.org/> to present the upcoming webinar Measuring Program Outcomes: A Toolkit for Small Libraries<https://cc.readytalk.com/cc/s/registrations/new?cid=6fbynndqqaey>, Wednesday, May 4, 2016, 1-2:00 PM CDT, specifically aimed toward small and rural libraries interested in getting started with outcome measurement. Project Outcome recently upgraded the survey portal to better serve larger library systems. All libraries can now easily customize their survey titles in order to keep track of multiple surveys across multiple branches simultaneously. More Project Outcome additions are coming in 2016, including new follow-up surveys to capture patron-reported changes and guidelines for advanced outcome measurement! Want to learn more about Project Outcome? Register for free at www.projectoutcome.org! This webinar will be recorded and archived on the TechSoup for Libraries website<http://www.techsoupforlibraries.org/events/archive>. Please register for this webinar to receive an email notification when the archive is available. 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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Matt Bell Notable Book Tour
by BillieJo Bluemer 18 Apr '16

18 Apr '16

Hello, We're hosting our own native of Hemlock, Matt Bell, as part of the Michigan Notable Book Tour. Matt will be at our library on Monday, May 9, at 6:30 p.m. Our local Barnes and Noble will be here too providing his books for purchase. Flyer is attached. You can also click here http://www.pbs.org/video/2365708680/ to see his interview from the 2016 AWP Conference & Book Fair. BillieJo Bluemer Library Director Rauchholz Memorial Library 1140 N Hemlock Rd Hemlock MI 48626 989-642-8621 billiejo(a)rauchholzlibrary.org

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Offering: set volumes on World War II and Vietnam War
by Robin Rank 18 Apr '16

18 Apr '16

Dear List Members, Our library is offering these titles to give away. Please email me at rrank(a)kzoo.edu<mailto:rrank@kzoo.edu> if you are interested. Thank you, Robin Rank Series: World War II; 39 volume set Corp Author(s): Time-Life Books. Publication: New York : Time-Life Books Year: 1976 - 1983 Language: English Offering all 39 volumes - To see a title list of all 39 volumes: https://www.librarything.com/series/World+War+II+Time-Life Title: The Vietnam Experience Author(s): Doyle, Edward, 1949- Lipsman, Samuel. Corp Author(s): Boston Publishing Company. Publication: Boston, MA : Boston Pub. Co. Year: 1981- Description: volumes : illustrations (some color), maps ; 29 cm. Language: English Series: The Vietnam experience The set has 25 volumes. We are offering these volumes: [v.1] Setting the stage [v.2] Passing the torch [v.3] America takes over [v.4] Raising the stakes [v.6] A contagion of war [v.7] Nineteen sixty-eight ****************************** Robin Rank Reference and Instruction Librarian Information Services Kalamazoo College 1200 Academy Street Kalamazoo, MI 49006 voice: 269 337-7152 email: robin.rank(a)kzoo.edu<mailto:robin.rank@kzoo.edu> [cid:image001.png@01D05682.E72C9420] "Like" K's Library on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kalamazoocollegelibrary

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MAP in the Freep: April 17
by Jim Flury 18 Apr '16

18 Apr '16

All, MAP received additional good exposure in the form of the article that ran in yesterday's edition of the Detroit Free Press. Please feel free to share it with your library patrons, staff, board members, local government officials and media outlets and of course, family and friends, too. The article is also a tool you can use to help recruit prospective new MAP partners. Thank you for your support and promotion of the Michigan Activity Pass program. Sincerely, Jim Flury http://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2016/04/16/michigan-activity… 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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Nailing the Pitch - SCORE Workshop at Witch's Hat on Wed May 11 3-5 PM
by Donna Olson 17 Apr '16

17 Apr '16

Here is another great Workshop presented by SCORE. Don't miss it! *Nailing the Pitch: Keys to Presence* Wednesday May 11 from 3-5 PM Witch's Hat Brewing Co. 601 S Lafayette St, South Lyon, MI 48178 On the quest for funding or closing the big one? You need more then technical knowledge--you need presence and bearing. This workshop discusses and helps you put into practice the essential elements of presence and bearing, the importance of your brand, passion, body language, and demonstrating you are the message and living it! Presented by Steve Feinman, Regional Director SCORE Michigan & Northern Ohio RSVP online ssldl.info or call 248-436-6431 x201 Donna Olson Head of Adult Services Salem-South Lyon District Library | 9800 Pontiac Trail, South Lyon, MI 48178 Phone: (248) 437-6431 - ext. 201 | Fax: (248) 437-6593 <%28248%29%20437-6593> dolson(a)ssldl.info | http://www.ssldl.info

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