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Empty cassette wallets
by Andrew Cherven 16 Nov '15

16 Nov '15

Is anyone interested in cassette wallets? I have a 4, 5, two 6's and another that holds 8 cassettes. They look like new but we don't have a need for them anymore. I'll send them to the first responder. Please include your name, library, and Rides code. Thank you! Mary B. Drew Cherven Reference Services Petoskey District Library 500 East Mitchell Street Petoskey MI 49770 www.petoskeylibrary.org

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Library Collaboration for Student Achievement Event Presentations Available Online
by White, Shannon (MDE) 16 Nov '15

16 Nov '15

On Wednesday, November 11, more than 100 members of the Michigan library community gathered in Bay City for a one-day conference on multi-library collaboration for student achievement. This event was the pre-conference to the 42nd Annual Michigan Association for Media in Educator conference. We intend this to be a first step toward further discussion in the Michigan library community on how we can all work together to ensure students in our state are provided opportunities to succeed both in school and life. If you are interested in seeing the agenda and presenter handouts from the day's event, please visit: http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,2351,7-160-18668_63014-363210--… Thank you to all the collaborative partner organizations that helped make this event possible including: Michigan Association for Media in Education, MAME Michigan Library Association, MLA Cooperative Directors Association Midwest Collaborative for Library Services, MCLS Library of Michigan Foundation - Mahoney Fund Michigan Academic Libraries Association, Mi-ALA Library of Michigan sdw -------------------------------------- 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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Last Days To Submit a Breakout Session Proposal for Spring Institute
by Jocelyn Baldwin Levin 16 Nov '15

16 Nov '15

*Please forgive my reposting - I want to give everyone a little reminder! We will accept breakout session submissions until TOMORROW, November 17th!* I know all of you awesome Michigan librarians have great things to share with other librarians from across the state. The Michigan Library Association Spring Institute Work Group would LOVE to hear about what you have to share! We're accepting *breakout session proposals* and *"Cool Things My Library Does" *proposals now! "Cool Things My Library Does" is a BRAND NEW option -* think of it like a strolling poster session show-and-tell with props.* Maybe you have a great way to organize all those storytime puppets and supplies that you think other libraries could implement. Or you have a super cool circulating collection that is unusual and successful. PLEASE submit a proposal to share your great ideas during an informal reception at SI. Email me with ANY questions: jmb.mlis(a)gmail.com *CALL FOR PROPOSALS* *MLA Spring Institute: Growing, Networking, and Inspiring!* April 14 – 15, 2016 Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center, East Lansing, Michigan *Call for Breakout Session Program Proposals* *Submissions welcome through Monday, November 16, 2015* * *Extended to Tuesday 11/17!* The 2016 MLA Spring Institute Conference theme is *Growing, Networking, and Inspiring,* and those are exactly the experiences that the event will focus on. All topics are welcome to be proposed. Examples could be, but not limited to: technology, SRP, early lit, programming, collections, and management. The conference will work to achieve the following goals and outcomes through its programs: ● *Provide quality professional development for those serving youth (ages 0 – 18) in libraries.* ○ Attendees will gain at least three ideas that they can apply or adapt at their libraries. ● *Enable an opportunity for those serving youth (ages 0 – 18) in libraries to exchange relevant, actionable knowledge through networking.* ○ Attendees will connect with new professional contacts with whom they can exchange ideas. ○ Attendees will build professional relationships that will provide future support. ● *Revitalize and inspire those serving youth (ages 0 – 18) in libraries.* ○ Attendees will return to their library with renewed enthusiasm for their work. *Agreements and Selection Notification* ● MLA will contact each program’s submitter and subsequent presenters in regards to final decisions after November 16, 2015. ● MLA will send all presenters a Presenter Agreement indicating date, time, and details of their presentation. This will be confirmed by the presenter and returned to MLA. *Program Submission General Guidelines* ● Program submitter may or may not also be the presenter. Either is acceptable. ● Communications by MLA will be to all members who are a part of your submission. Contact information is required for each presenter. ● Presenters are not reimbursed or compensated for session time, mileage, or any other such item. ● Presenters must register for the day(s) they attend Spring Institute if they intend to stay beyond their allotted presentation time. *Program AV & Room Setup* ● All presentation rooms will be supplied with a projector and screen; a microphone will be available as applicable. ● Internet access may be available but is not guaranteed. *Be sure to indicate if Internet access is required on the submission form.* ● Presenters will provide their own laptops and have presentations on laptops, flash drives, cloud, etc. Remote mouse devices/pointers are the responsibility of the presenter. Apple users will be responsible for also providing their own adaptor for connection to the projector. *Program Handouts & Evaluations* ● Handouts may be posted to the MLA website before the conference. Call for handouts will be on April 4, 2016. ● Printed handouts will not be reproduced by MLA for the conference. Presenters may provide handouts themselves if desired. *Selection Criteria* The Spring Institute work group will use the following criteria in assessing the viability of including a program on the schedule. The work group retains the right to reject, modify, or combine proposals. *Purpose:* Does the proposal clearly identify a goal and outcome(s), and are those in line with goals and outcomes of the conference as a whole? *Audience:* Is the target audience clearly identified? *Clarity: * Is the proposal easy to understand with technological or industry jargon explained, if necessary, correct grammar and professionalism? *Practicality: * Is the topic appropriate for a conference breakout session in content, time, audience? *Timeliness/Relevance:* Is the topic of current interest, bringing new ideas and a fresh perspective to its intended audience and conference theme? *Qualifications:* Does the speaker(s) have sufficient background experience to present on said topic? *Timeline (on or before)* ● November 1 7 , 2015—*Final day* to submit program proposals ● November 24, 2015—*Selection notifications* emailed from MLA to program presenters ● December 30, 2015—*Presenter agreements* sent from MLA office to program presenters ● April 4, 2016—*Handouts received* for posting on MLA website ● April 14-15, 2016—*Spring Institute Conference*, Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center, East Lansing, MI *Questions* Please feel free to contact the work group chair (Jocelyn Levin at jmb.mlis(a)gmail.com) with any questions you may have prior to your submission. *Program proposal submission form* https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1pwlneNuDcqDVJlCsH8FrKMuiiMewXcO2u1QJLPMLM-… *NEW: Call for Cool Things My Library Does Proposals* *Submissions welcome through Monday, January 11, 2016* Do you have a great project you’ve implemented at your library, but don’t think the information would fill a whole breakout session time slot? Would you like to share your unique programming ideas with your peers? Have you or your library done something so great, you have to share it with the world? Consider submitting a proposal for “Cool Things My Library Does”, a new networking event at Spring Institute. This quick engaging presentation session will give you an opportunity to showcase your brilliance in a comfortable small group discussion format. Think of it like a strolling poster session show and tell with props. Topic examples might be unique collections, outreach programs, engaging services or distinctive displays. *Timeline (on or before)* ● January 11, 2016—*Final day* to submit *Cool Things My Library Does* proposals ● January 20, 2016—*Selection notifications* emailed from MLA to presenters *Questions* Please feel free to contact the work group chair (Jocelyn Levin at jmb.mlis(a)gmail.com) with any questions you may have prior to your submission. *Submission form* *https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1M40mTUHOz9pAipBiVQMUPgbrMVHaKPoj42TtfyHZuEg/viewform?usp=send_form* <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1M40mTUHOz9pAipBiVQMUPgbrMVHaKPoj42TtfyHZuE…> Jocelyn (Baldwin) Levin, MLIS Chairperson, MLA Spring Institute Work Group Youth Services Librarian Baldwin Public Library 300 West Merrill Street Birmingham, MI 48009 jmb.mlis(a)gmail.com

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Part Time Youth Services Clerical Assistant
by Andrea Aragona 16 Nov '15

16 Nov '15

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE POSITION TITLE: Youth Services Clerical Assistant DEPARTMENT: Youth Services, reporting to Assistant Department Head RESPONSIBILITIES: Direct public service: provides positive, pleasant professional services to the public assisting the Youth Services librarians; provides support for youth programs; assists with children's game computer support. Indirect public service: assists with department services; assists in opening department for service; maintains Youth Services displays; organizes and maintains in-house programming collection and supplies. Policy: assists in the development and implementation of library policies and procedures. REQUIREMENTS: Minimum: High school diploma; experience working with current Windows-based technology, including Word. Strong attention to detail; dependable and flexible work habits. Able to lift and bend. Able to push or pull carts weighing at least 20 lbs. Desirable: Public library work experience. Excellent organizational skills. Experience working with current portable electronic devices. Arts and crafts experience. HOURS: Part-time, 15 hours weekly, Monday through Friday; morning and afternoon hours; ability to work flexible schedule year round. WAGE & BENEFITS: $9.95 per hour with increase possible upon completion of three-month orientation. APPLICATION, COVER LETTER & RESUME DUE: December 11, 2015. A clerical skills test must accompany your application; both application and test are available at the library. Application is also available online www.btpl.org/aboutus/employment- TO: Careers Bloomfield Township Public Library 1099 Lone Pine Road Bloomfield Township, MI 48302 248-642-5800 FAX: 248-642-4175 Email: careers(a)btpl.org Bloomfield Township Public Library champions the power of words to spark discovery and imagination. For more information about the library, visit our Web site: www.btpl.org YOUTH SERVICES CLERICAL ASSISTANT TYPICAL WORK WEEK'S TASKS A typical work week for the Youth Services Clerical Assistant may include: * requesting copies of weekly story time handouts * creating nametags for weekly registered programs * preparing craft materials for youth programs * retrieving materials for story times and other programs * maintaining coloring/activity sheet supply at Youth Services Desk * maintaining youth bibliography collection rack, replenishing brochures * checking contents on returned special needs collection non-print items * using computer to check in new magazines and youth materials * shelving new materials * creating seasonal displays in the Youth Room * maintaining Youth Services bulletin boards * requesting supplies and maintaining inventory of Youth Services Desk supplies * assisting youth librarians with special projects * monitoring and cleaning youth touch-screen game computers * organize and maintain in-house programming materials collection * file youth services in-house collection materials after program use * maintain craft supplies for program use * uploading BTPL children's CDs onto iTunes library for program use * using library catalog to verify holdings Andrea Aragona Bloomfield Township Public Library 248-642-5800 x 113

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Teen Author Visits
by Elisabeth Phou 16 Nov '15

16 Nov '15

Hi all, I would like to bring in a teen author and I'm in the early planning stages right now. If you've had a teen author visit your library in the past year, could you please e-mail me information about who you had, when they came, and any advice/tips you can give me? I would really appreciate it! My e-mail is elisabeth.phou(a)baldwinlib.org. Elisabeth Phou, MLIS Adult/Teen Services Librarian Baldwin Public Library 300 W. Merrill St. Birmingham, MI 48009 248-554-4653

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Closes in one week-November 22-Library Director, Champaign (IL) Public Library
by Jobeth Bradbury 16 Nov '15

16 Nov '15

Champaign Public Library Director position closes Nov. 22! Champaign Public Library - connecting our community with the power of knowledge, the world of culture and ideas, and the joy of reading. The Board of Trustees of the <http://www.champaign.org/> Champaign Public Library seeks a creative and innovative leader as its next Library Director-a leader working strategically with staff, residents and community organizations creating a shared vision for future library services and programs. The successful candidate oversees and manages the Library's facilities which include the Main Library, the Douglass Branch and the Friendshop Bookstore. Serving as Champaign's dynamic community hub, the Library hosts 1,675+ library and community meetings and events. Since 2011, the Library has been an annual Library Journal "four star" library. In 2014, the Library won the John Cotton Dana Library Public Relations Award for the Library Foundation's "Show Some Library Love" campaign. Fundraising efforts resulted in a 30% increase in gifts received and a 60% increase in dollars raised. With a $6.6 million annual budget and the support of the Friends of the Library and the Champaign Public Library Foundation, the new director and staff (69 FTEs) will analyze community needs and recommend policies, strategies, programs and services to provide new opportunities for community engagement. The Library is affiliated with the City of Champaign and the Director serves as a member of the City's Executive Management Team. The Library is a member of the Illinois Heartland Library System, a consortium of 545 member libraries in central and southern Illinois, and maintains a separate Polaris ILS shared with the Urbana Free Library. <http://ci.champaign.il.us/> Champaign offers an appealing combination of big city cultural and recreational amenities and a small friendly city atmosphere. Champaign serves a growing city population of 82,000 and county population of 200,000. At the intersection of education, innovation, and micro-urban living, Champaign residents are proud of the city's rich history, ethnic diversity, and strong sense of tradition; care deeply for their city; and participate actively in the issues which shape the community. Lying within the crossroads of three of the country's largest cities-Chicago, Indianapolis and St. Louis-Champaign is distinctively placed in an ideal location. Champaign owes its vibrant college-town atmosphere to the presence of the University of Illinois, a top-ranking public university with a current enrollment over 40,000. Strong academic programs, including the #1 ranked Graduate School of Library and Information Science program in the nation, attract outstanding faculty from across the globe and one of the largest international student populations in the country. Additionally, Parkland College, the exceptional Unit 4 School District, and 15 private and parochial schools provide excellent educational opportunities. Champaign also gains financial stability from a diverse industrial, professional and economic base, with an emphasis on technology, government and business employment. The city's neighborhoods offer numerous lifestyle choices including the urban character of downtown living, charming center-city neighborhoods, or new subdivisions with spacious homes. Extensive parks, bicycle-friendly roads, amateur sports, and a diverse array of artistic and cultural opportunities contribute to the outstanding quality of life in Champaign. For additional information on the Library, the City and the area see <http://www.gossagesager.com/champaignlinks.htm> Champaign Links. Responsibilities. The Library Director provides strategic, innovative and visionary leadership by strategically aligning the interests of the library's various stakeholders to shape the current and future role of libraries. Champaign Public Library's next Director must have the ability and the desire to work with the Library's Board of Trustees, library staff, and City Council and staff in developing a workable team approach to advancing the library as a keystone institution for Champaign. The challenge is to develop effective methods to increase and fully embrace citizen participation as a critical component in library strategies and programs that add value in education, employment, entrepreneurship, empowerment, and engagement. The Director will also engage the community and other City units in program planning and implementation and manage the library system in accordance with policies established by the Library Board of Trustees. Other responsibilities include planning, directing, and supervising all aspects of library services, facilities and activities and being responsible for budgeting, financial administration, personnel administration, facilities management, development, technology management, and marketing and community relations. The Director provides counsel to the Library Board, proposes and implements policy under the Board's direction, supervises the work of the Library managers, and collaborates with other city agencies and community groups and members to meet the information needs of various constituencies. Qualifications. An ALA-accredited Master's Degree and a minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in library management and supervision are required; or any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the requirements of the position. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of library practices, management techniques, collection development, and technology applications and experience working and communicating effectively in a culturally diverse community. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, advisory boards, City administration, all levels of employees, diverse community groups, and citizens is expected. Other desired characteristics include experience in successfully securing funding for programs and services and experience in planning and presenting the Library's long-term equipment, facilities, and staffing needs. A strong commitment to public service and high quality customer service delivery is necessary. Successful experience working with a policy-making board and collaborating with elected officials is highly desirable. Complete qualifications are available in the formal <http://www.gossagesager.com/champaignjobdesc.pdf> Job Description. Compensation. The salary range for the position is $114,055-134,016 (with placement within the range dependent on experience and qualifications) with an excellent benefits package. For further information, contact <http://www.gossagesager.com/> Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates via email or phone. Apply via email with a meaningful cover letter and resume as Word or pdf attachments to <mailto:jobethbradbury@gossagesager.com> Jobeth Bradbury. The closing date for this position is November 22. 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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Resources for young mothers
by Kat Boyer 16 Nov '15

16 Nov '15

Hi everyone, I had a patron in this morning who is a teen mother and she's really in need of help and I was wondering if any of you have the name of some organizations I could give her that she might be able to get help from. I know there are resources out there, I am just not sure what they are. Thanks, Kat Boyer Interim Director Benton Harbor Public Library

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Learn about Legacy gifts & Estate Planning Education
by Julie Meredith 13 Nov '15

13 Nov '15

Hello Everyone- The incoming president of our library's Friends group is a development director for a non-profit and is encouraging our Friends group, Library Board and Staff to better educate ourselves about fundraising, and especially the possibility of legacy gifts for our library. To that end we are bringing in Bill Winkler, a speaker from the Leave a Legacy Speakers' bureau of the Planned Giving Round Table of Southeast Michigan. This is a professional organization of development directors and estate planning professionals helping to educate their membership and the general public about legacy gifts and estate planning. There are two opportunities for you to attend Bill's presentation. One in Clarkston and one in Novi. This is a free and open event intended for Directors, Trustees, Staff and Friends. See all the details below or attached. Thanks! Julie Julie Meredith Director Clarkston Independence District Library 6495 Clarkston Rd Clarkston, MI 48346 248.625.2212 juliem(a)indelib.org<mailto:juliem@indelib.org> Would you like to provide solicitation-free programs at your library about the benefits of estate planning? Are you curious about how legacy gifts can be left to your library? Leave a Legacy Planned Giving Roundtable of Southeast Michigan can help The Planned Giving Roundtable (PGRT) is a professional organization of 140 development officers, estate planning attorneys and financial planners. PGRT's purpose is to educate their members and provide the necessary skills to be effective advocates and better fundraisers for the non-profits they represent. PGRT, through its Leave a Legacy Speakers' Bureau, can also help your library. Legacy gifts can be impactful and transformational to organizations that are near and dear to a donor's heart. This program is an effort to educate the broader public on the opportunities. There is absolutely no solicitation of any kind. Educating the public about leaving a legacy is ideal for the library environment, but before you bring a speaker into your library, you should know what they will say. Educate yourself, educate your patrons about legacy gifts and estate planning. Attend a session specifically for Library Directors and Staff Presented by Bill Winkler Friday, November 20th 1-3pm Clarkston Independence District Library Friday, December 11th 10am-noon Novi Public Library Register by contacting: Julie Meredith juliem(a)indelib.org<mailto:Juliem@indelib.org> 248.625.2212 These presentations are about legacy funding for your library and estate planning education, not community foundations.

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Looking for 24" or 30' shelving and a few brackets
by Jaema Berman 13 Nov '15

13 Nov '15

Dear Colleagues, We are searching for 10 24" or 30" (7"D)metal shelves and a few brackets that fit standard Demco cantilever shelving. We don't need a lot. We are just trying to add to our small but growing DVD collection. Many thanks, Jaema -- Jaema Berman Director Addison Twp. Public Library 1400 Rochester Rd. Leonard, MI 48367 Phone: 248-628-7180 Fax: 248-628-6109 http://www.addisontwp.michlibrary.org “Today a reader, tomorrow a leader.” Margaret Fuller 1810-1850 Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested. ~ Francis Bacon

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Novi Public Library Employment Opportunity - Information Services Librarian 18-hour position
by Marcia Dominick 13 Nov '15

13 Nov '15

Position: Information Services Librarian, Part-time Job Duties: * Provides readers' advisory, reference services and computer assistance using a variety of collections, materials and formats. * Trains and assists patrons with day-to-day computer questions and learning new technology and software. * Plan, implement and promote programming services appropriate to the needs of the community. * Participates in collection development and maintenance, keeping within monetary and physical space constraints. * Engage in outreach opportunities within the community. * Works positively and collaboratively across departments to accomplish department goals. Job Requirements: * MLS from an ALA accredited school. * Knowledge of adult and youth literature. * Dedication to public service. * Enthusiastic, friendly, self-motivated and creative. * Knowledge of Internet and computer related technology. * Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. * Physical mobility, vision, hearing, and manual dexterity essential. * Maintain physical condition necessary for sitting, standing, bending, and /or walking for extended periods of time; stooping; crouching; reaching; carrying books or boxes of books; pushing book carts; seeing; keyboarding; using the telephone; lifting, pushing, pulling or carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds; push or pull with wheeled cart up to 500 pounds; operating assigned equipment; picking up litter; spreading ice melt. Salary: $19.08 per hour Hours: 18 hours per week * Monday, 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. * Thursday, 2:30 - 9 p.m. * Friday/Saturday (C Team), 11:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Benefits: None Application: * Resume, cover letter and application required. * Available at http://www.novilibrary.org/AboutUs/Employment.asp * Send to: Marcia Dominick, Administrative Assistant Novi Public Library 45255 W. Ten Mile Road Novi, Michigan 48375 * E-mail: mdominick(a)novilibrary.org<mailto:mdominick@novilibrary.org> Deadline: Monday, November 23, 2015 at 5 p.m. Regards, Marcia Dominick [Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: New Logo 1 inch rgb for web]Marcia Dominick | Administrative Assistant Novi Public Library |45255 West Ten Mile Road | Novi, MI 48375 Phone 248-869-7211|Fax 248-349-6520 www.novilibrary.org<http://www.novilibrary.org/> Inform. Inspire. Include.

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