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Library Manager Bath Township
by res10f5yd＠frontier.com 22 Sep '15

22 Sep '15

Bath Township is posting its Library Manager position at Employment Opportunities | | | | | | | | | | | Employment OpportunitiesBath Charter Township | | | | View on www.bathtownship.us | Preview by Yahoo | | | | | The library is fully functioning at this point in time but a person with ideas for the future would be an asset. Linda Neely,MA, MLSBath Library Advisory C0mmittee

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Reminder: Many Michlib-l recipients on digest do not receive attachments
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 22 Sep '15

22 Sep '15

Greetings library community, This is a reminder that many subscribers to Michlib-l are on the digest version and when they receive their daily email of everything that's come out on Michlib-l the attachments are removed. Attachments are also scrubbed in the archives. If you have content such as a poster, job posting or other attachment in Word, PDF, Excel etc. that you want to make sure is seen please be sure to include a link to that content posted on your website or other server as well as attaching it to the email to ensure the greatest distribution. Have a great week! Sonya Schryer Norris Library Consultant Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. P.O. Box 30007 Lansing, MI 48909-7507 Ph: 517-373-4457 Fax: 517-373-5700 Check out the curated content on the LM homepage including state and national CE offerings, LM events, stats reports, headlines from around the library world and research help from LM librarians at http://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan http://mel.org<http://mel.org/> http://michlibrary.org<http://michlibrary.org/> Customer Service is a priority at the Michigan Department of Education - helping Michigan schools, families, and communities improve the achievement and well-being of ALL our children. [http://inside.michigan.gov/mde/docs/Docs%20and%20Templates/MDE%20-%20Color%…]

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Public Libraries: Celebrate World Site Day by becoming a Demonstration Site for BTBL!
by Wambaugh, Stephanie (LARA) 21 Sep '15

21 Sep '15

World Site Day is October 8, 2015! This annual day of awareness is held to generate global attention on blindness and vision impairment. To celebrate, the Braille and Talking Book Library is encouraging even more public libraries to get signed up as Demo Sites for our program. For those of you unfamiliar with our free service, BTBL offers audio books, magazines, and braille titles to Michigan residents with visual or physical disabilities that are unable to utilize standard print materials. Demo sites are issued a digital talking book machine, a book on cartridge, and promotional materials to display at the discretion of each location. We already have close to 60 public library demo sites throughout Michigan. If you are interested in signing up your public library as a demo site, please contact BTBL at 1-800-992-9012 for more information. And, as always, a BIG thank you to all the public libraries out there that are already Demo Sites. We appreciate you! Happy (almost) World Site Day! Stephanie Wambaugh Reader Advisor, Outreach & Youth Librarian BSBP Braille & Talking Book Library P.O. Box 30007 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48909-7507 517-373-5357 / wambaughs(a)michigan.gov

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Tiny Tot's Social Hour
by Miriam Andrus 21 Sep '15

21 Sep '15

Hello All, The Big Rapids Community Library is expanding our programs offered to preschool aged children. We currently offer story time but want to do more. We are thinking of creating a program where parents can bring their children to the library to play together while at the same time providing a social time for the parents. What I am wondering is... We are planning on purchasing some wooden blocks, toys, or something to engage children that need little to no supervision. Do any of you offer a program like this? What do you provide for the kids? Blocks, toys? We aren't sure and what to know what would work best and what will hold up. Any advice would be appreciated! Please reply off list. Thanks! Miriam Andrus, Director Big Rapids Community Library 426 S. Michigan Ave. Big Rapids, MI 49307 231-796-5234 www.bigrapids.lib.mi.us<http://www.bigrapids.lib.mi.us/> [cid:image001.png@01CFBAE7.27DCD7B0]

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Job Announcement - Student Assistant, Library of Michigan Statewide Library Services Dept.
by White, Shannon (MDE) 21 Sep '15

21 Sep '15

This is the last week to get in your application for the opening of Student Assistant in the Statewide Library Services area at the Library of Michigan. Please see the full announcement below and pass along to any mailing lists or individuals that may be interested in the opportunity. Statewide Library Services Student Assistant LIBRARY OF MICHIGAN 702 W Kalamazoo Street, Lansing, MI Deadline date to apply: Apply by September 25, 2015 at 5PM The Library of Michigan is looking for a customer service oriented and technically savvy student to assist our Statewide Library Services department. The majority of the work will involve assisting library consultants carry out services and programs for the Michigan library community using Library and Services Technology Act funds. A high degree of proficiency with MS Excel is required. The student assistant will be working with the MeL Team in compiling statistics as well as assisting Library Consultants on continuing education and early literacy projects. The student employee will also assist with general office tasks such as sorting mail, filing, handling calls and queries from the library community and other projects. This position requires good computer skills, excellent attention to detail, the ability to quickly learn new software and high degree of customer service. This position will provide a broad view of library systems and services from a state library perspective. This is an excellent opportunity for a LIS student interested in gaining insight to state level operations. This is a part time position working no more than 24 hours/week. EDUCATION: Current enrollment in vocational or technical school, or post-secondary educational institution. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: * Excellent knowledge of standard office procedures and computer applications * Library or archives related training or experience * Ability to focus on detailed work * Ability to resolve problems * Ability to communicate effectively CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: The student must provide evidence of enrollment or acceptance to an educational institution. Questions about the position can be sent to Shannon White whites29(a)michigan.gov<mailto:whites29@michigan.gov>. To apply for the position please send a cover letter, resume, current transcript, and a list of 3 references (can be work, academic, or personal) to Grace Wirth at wirthg(a)michigan.gov<mailto:wirthg@michigan.gov> --------------------------- Shannon White 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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Resources to Help Teach Computer Classes in the Library
by White, Shannon (MDE) 21 Sep '15

21 Sep '15

Pamela- You can find a wealth of technology training materials, including lesson plans, handouts and other instructional materials for public classes at the Library Creation & Learning Centers Site provided by the Colorado State Library. http://create.coloradovirtuallibrary.org/ You can find tools for teaching classes at www.DigitalLiteracy.gov<http://www.DigitalLiteracy.gov> as well. Use the "Find Educator Tools" link on the top to navigate to areas your staff are planning to cover in the classes. Also, WebJunction has some resources under their "Explore Topics", "Computer and Internet Basics" area here: http://www.webjunction.org/explore-topics/computer-internet-basics.html Hope that helps. Shannon ---------------------------------------- Shannon White 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 From: michlib-l-bounces(a)mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org] On Behalf Of Pamela Withrow Sent: Monday, September 21, 2015 2:14 PM To: michlib-l(a)mcls.org Subject: [Michlib-l] Computer Classes Hello Everyone, We are making preparations to offer basic computer classes this winter. Do you have a format, topics, handouts, worksheets, or notes that you've found helpful and would be willing to share with us? Thank you very much. Sincerely, Pamela Withrow Director Forsyth Township Public Library 180 W. Flint St. PO Box 1328 Gwinn, MI 49841 906-346-3433

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Computer Classes
by Pamela Withrow 21 Sep '15

21 Sep '15

Hello Everyone, We are making preparations to offer basic computer classes this winter. Do you have a format, topics, handouts, worksheets, or notes that you've found helpful and would be willing to share with us? Thank you very much. Sincerely, Pamela Withrow Director Forsyth Township Public Library 180 W. Flint St. PO Box 1328 Gwinn, MI 49841 906-346-3433

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Re: [Michlib-l] It's Author Season at Kalamazoo Public Library!
by Shutta Crum 21 Sep '15

21 Sep '15

I've passed this info onto SCBWI folk in the state. We're excited! Thanks. Shutta *Shutta Crum* *www.shutta.com <http://www.shutta.com/>* *UH-OH! (Alfred A. Knopf)* *DOZENS OF COUSINS (Clarion, HMH)* *MINE! (Alfred A. Knopf)* *THOMAS AND THE DRAGON QUEEN (Alfred A. Knopf)* *32 Reviewers on How to Choose a Good Book <http://blog.shutta.com/2014/10/howtochooseagoodbook/>* On Wed, Sep 16, 2015 at 1:27 PM, Farrell Howe <FarrellH(a)kpl.gov> wrote: > Hunting for a good read? This fall, Kalamazoo Public Library is bringing > an unprecedented number of award-winning authors to Kalamazoo! > > > > Opening Author Season at KPL is Newbery Medal winner Katherine Applegate > <http://www.kpl.gov/authors/katherine-applegate.aspx>! Applegate will be > hosting a release event for her upcoming novel, *Crenshaw*. Applegate's > many books include her award-winning *The One and Only Ivan*, the *Roscoe > Riley Rules*chapter book series, the picture book *The Buffalo Storm*, > and the award-winning novel *Home of the Brave*. With her husband, > Michael Grant, she wrote the hugely popular series, *Animoprhs*, which > has sold more than 35 million copies worldwide. This event is co-sponsored > by Bookbug <http://www.bookbugkalamazoo.com/>. > > > > Join us on Tuesday, September 22, 7 pm at Central Library > <http://www.kpl.gov/central/>. Seating is limited and free tickets are > now available at Central Library. > > In keeping with an important theme of *Crenshaw*, this event will also be > a food drive, benefitting Loaves & Fishes. Attendees are encouraged to > bring nonperishable food donations. > > > > *Want more? Mark your calendar for...* > > - October 1, 5:00 pm, Powell Branch Library: *Greg Neri* > <http://www.kpl.gov/authors/greg-neri.aspx> > - October 7, 7:00 pm, Central Library: *Emily St. John Mandel* > <http://www.kpl.gov/authors/emily-st-john-mandel.aspx> > - October 15, 7:00 pm, Central Library: *Bonnie Jo Campbell* > <http://www.kpl.gov/authors/bonnie-jo-campbell.aspx> > - October 27, 6:30 pm, Central Library: *Fred Bueltmann "The > Beervangelist"* <http://www.kpl.gov/booktoberfest/beervangelist.aspx> > - November 5, 6:30 pm, Central Library: *Jacqueline Woodson* > <http://www.kpl.gov/youth-literature-seminar/meet-the-author.aspx> > - November 6, 9 am - 3:30 pm, The Fetzer Center, WMU: *Jason Reynolds* > <http://www.kpl.gov/youth-literature-seminar/> > - November 10, 5:30 pm, Powell Branch Library: *Yolanda Neals* > <http://www.kpl.gov/authors/yolanda-neals.aspx> > > > > We are excited to bring these outstanding authors to Kalamazoo, and we > hope you enjoy this fall's Author Season! > > > > *For more information, author headshots and book cover images, contact:* > > *Farrell Howe* > > Marketing & Communications Manager > > Kalamazoo Public Library > > 269-553-7879 | www.kpl.gov > > > > [image: cid:image002.jpg@01CDBD09.DBA0DB80] <http://www.kpl.gov/> > > > > _______________________________________________ > Michlib-l mailing list > Michlib-l(a)mcls.org > http://mail2.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l > >

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Cirque Amongus next summer
by Nannette Miller 21 Sep '15

21 Sep '15

We want to book Cirque Amongus next July and would like to find another library or two who would like to partner for a better price. Either July 13 or 20 (Wednesdays), and it must be within a one hour drive of Elk Rapids. Thanks! -- Nannette Miller | Director Elk Rapids District Library 231.264.9979 | erlib.director(a)gmail.com | elkrapidslibrary.org

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Rochester is looking for hourly librarians
by Claire Lopiccolo 21 Sep '15

21 Sep '15

Rochester is looking for hourly librarians for both the youth and adult departments. Evening and weekend hours are preferred. See the posting here: http://www.rhpl.org/about/jobs/351-current-job-openings Applications are due, Monday, October 5th. Thanks!

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