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Save the Date! - FOML Friends Workshop
by Linda Pierce 17 Jul '15

17 Jul '15

Hello Friends, The theme of the Friends Of Michigan Libraries (FOML) Fall Workshop is *"Community Engagement: How Friends Can Promote the Value of Your Library"* and it's coming up on *Thursday, September 1, 2015* at the historic Carnegie Building across the street from the *Petoskey District Library!* These workshops are a great time to network with other Friends groups, tour the *Petoskey District Library*, and spend a day learning how to support your library! A workshop registration form is attached to this message. If you aren't able to download the form, you will soon be able to register online at www.foml.org, or contact Judith Kozakowski at judith.kozakowski(a)foml.org or (248) 536-3100, extension 103. I hope to see you at the FOML Friends Fall Workshop on Thursday, September 1st at the historic Carnegie Building (451 E. Mitchell Street, Petoskey, MI 49770) across the street from the *Petoskey District Library!* Paul Snyder, President Friends of Michigan Libraries -- Linda Pierce Administrative Specialist Kettering Library Phone: (810) 762-9840 Fax: (810) 762-9744 1700 University Avenue ~ Flint, MI 48504 Kettering University

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"Crafting Contagious" in-person book discussion for libraries - Join us!
by David Votta 17 Jul '15

17 Jul '15

Join us Wednesday July 22, at the Kalamazoo Public Library Central Library from 10:30-12 pm to discuss Contagious: Why Things Catch on by Jonah Berger. The discussion will focus on the viral marketing and how libraries can utilize proven methods to promote their services and programs. Registration is free! If you receive the digest version the full link is below: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/198uiDpCuJVoJh68ahqxjip-GwxoGm188rUQ4MyBN9k… Please share. Thank you. David David Votta Community Engagement Librarian Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) Lansing, MI & Indianapolis, IN Phone: (800) 530-9019 ext 122 Phone: (517) 492-3822 Fax: (517) 492-3886 vottad(a)mcls.org

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Libraries and Health Resources - How Public Libraries are Making the Connection
by White, Shannon (MDE) 17 Jul '15

17 Jul '15

If you are looking for ways to connect your community members with available health resources take a look at the item below from WebJunction about efforts from other libraries around the country. http://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/library-community-health-contri… Library Community Health Contributions on Display at ALA Five libraries<http://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/HHIL-community-engagement.html> from across the United States have collaborated with the Health Happens in Libraries<http://www.webjunction.org/explore-topics/ehealth.html> team to develop and deliver community health activities. As a result of their vision and leadership, these libraries have established or deepened local partnerships to bring meaningful health services to their communities, through programs such as a local cooking competition and a multi-week health management series, among others. WebJunction, along with our partners from ZeroDivide<http://www.zerodivide.org/>, recently had the opportunity to highlight the motivating work of each library through a poster session at the American Library Association (ALA) Annual Conference<http://alaac15.ala.org/> in San Francisco. We were thrilled to be joined by representatives from two of our participating libraries, St. Charles Parish Library<http://www.myscpl.org/>and Wilkes County Public Library<http://www.arlibrary.org/>. We will soon produce comprehensive case studies of all five library engagements for publication at WebJunction.org during the summer. In the meantime, we invite you to review and share the poster<http://www.webjunction.org/content/dam/WebJunction/Documents/webJunction/To…> itself for inspiration on activities and partnerships that can engage your community in health. Feel free to also access the complementary resources that accompanied our poster at ALA. These include a communications guide<http://www.webjunction.org/content/dam/WebJunction/Documents/webJunction/20…> about the role of libraries in supporting community health, as well as learning pathways on how to develop health literacy<http://www.webjunction.org/content/dam/WebJunction/Documents/webJunction/20…>, support healthy communities<http://www.webjunction.org/content/dam/WebJunction/Documents/webJunction/20…>, and understand ethics and privacy<http://www.webjunction.org/content/dam/WebJunction/Documents/webJunction/20…>while providing health information and services at your library. If your library is supporting community health, or if you have questions or ideas about this topic, shoot us an email<mailto:morrisl@oclc.org?subject=Health%20Happens%20in%20Libraries> or share your ideas on Twitter using the hastag #libs4health! sdw ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Shannon D. White Library of Michigan 702 West Kalamazoo, P.O. Box 30007, Lansing, MI 48909-7507 Ph: 517-373-9489; Fax: 517-373-5700 Toll free: 877-479-0021 whites29(a)michigan.gov<mailto:whites29@michigan.gov> http://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan

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Two new positions! Las Vegas Clark County Library District, NV
by Jobeth Bradbury 17 Jul '15

17 Jul '15

Las Vegas-Clark County Library District-Two New and Exciting Positions-Just Created! See Information Below. Director of Community Engagement-Closes August 30, 2015 "Building Communities of People." The new Community Engagement Director at the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District <http://www.lvccld.org/> will have a lasting community impact in how the Library interacts with its community. As a committed Library, LVCCLD wants a committed leader to create and coordinate outreach opportunities in the greater Las Vegas region. This exciting new position will provide executive guidance and administration to increase awareness and support for the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District's programs and services. Serving as a key member of the Library's Executive Council, the successful candidate will report to the Executive Director and work with a team including the Literacy Services Manager, Youth Services Coordinator, Programming and Venues Manager, District Outreach Librarian and the Gallery Services Coordinator. Responsibilities include ensuring the effectiveness and efficient operation of system-wide outreach services and programs; establishing a clear vision and direction for educational and outreach programs; maintaining professional relationships with Library staff, various stakeholders, professional organizations, and the community; staying abreast of new trends and innovations, especially those pertaining to outreach, adult and youth programming, literacy services, and gallery services. This position reports to and receives general direction from the Executive Director and exercises general supervision over the Literacy Services Manager, Youth Services Coordinator, Programming and Venues Manager, District Outreach Librarian, Gallery Services Coordinator and other assigned staff. For the complete position description, visit Community Engagement Director Job Description. <http://www.gossagesager.com/LVCCLDCEjobdesc.pdf> Qualifications. Required qualifications are: a Bachelor's Degree in Education, Public or Business Administration, Social Work or a closely related field and five (5) years of professional community outreach or dedicated library outreach experience including the following: staff supervision and development; programming; education/training; public speaking; demonstrated ability of successfully managing concurrent outreach efforts; and large-scale planning, coordination, and execution of these efforts or an equivalent combination of training, education and experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities. A Master's Degree in Library Science from a college or university accredited by the American Library Association is preferred. Compensation. The starting salary range is $113,314 - $132,593 with a competitive benefits package. For more information, contact Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates <http://www.gossagesager.com/> via email or phone. To start the application process, send a cover letter that supports your candidacy for the position and your resume as Word or pdf attachments to Dan Bradbury <mailto:danbradbury@gossagesager.com> or Jobeth Bradbury <mailto:jobethbradbury@gossagesager.com> on or before the closing date of August 30, 2015. Director of Branding and Marketing-Closes August 23, 2015 The nationally recognized Las Vegas-Clark County Library District <http://www.lvccld.org/> seeks an experienced and accomplished leader to design and implement a comprehensive strategic communication plan for the Library. Serving on the Executive Council, the successful candidate will oversee the Branding and Marketing Department and will direct all marketing, public relations, advertising, media and branding efforts of LVCCLD. The Director, working across Library departments, will influence and affect the Library's community of customers and potential customers developing tools to reach them through social, electronic and traditional media. Responsibilities include directing the planning and implementation of the Library District's branding, marketing, public relations and social media strategies; designing and directing branding and marketing efforts to achieve established goals both internally and externally; planning and coordinating all District publications and the managing of the District's website. This position receives administrative direction from the Executive Director and exercises general supervision over the Branding and Marketing Department, including public relations, virtual library and electronic and printed media staff. For the complete position description, visit the Branding and Marketing Director Job Description <http://www.gossagesager.com/LVCCLDMMjobdesc.pdf> . Qualifications. A Master's Degree in marketing, journalism, English, communications or a closely related field required; five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in a communications field that includes the demonstrated abilities to: develop, implement, and coordinate a broad variety of campaigns or strategies to market relevant organizational services; a thorough understanding of marketing philosophies, branding, creative, media, web, public relations concepts and technologies. Compensation. The starting salary range is $113,314 - $132,593 with a competitive benefits package. LVCCLD is an 8,000 square mile independent taxing district serving the City of Las Vegas and the unincorporated urban and outlying communities in Clark County. Governed by a ten-member Board of Trustees, the Library staff (495.6FTE) serves the 1.5 million citizens of the District in 25 locations-13 urban branches, one outreach branch and 11 outlying libraries. Operating with a $59.5 million annual budget, LVCCLD received 6.4 million visits to the branches, delivered 15,000+ community programs, and circulated 14.9 million items in 2014. The Library District Foundation provides additional support for the Library's commitment to "building communities of people who can come together to pursue their individual and group aspirations." For more information, contact Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates <http://www.gossagesager.com/> via email or phone. To start the application process, send a cover letter that supports your candidacy for the position and your resume as Word or pdf attachments to Dan Bradbury <mailto:danbradbury@gossagesager.com> or Jobeth Bradbury <mailto:jobethbradbury@gossagesager.com> on or before the closing date of August 23, 2015. The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District is an equal opportunity employer. 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!

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Question
by Stephanie Willoughby 16 Jul '15

16 Jul '15

Our state rep is doing a summer reading contest where children are able to read 10 books. The names will be collected and a grand prize will be a chance to be a "legislator for a day." I'm just wondering if anyone else has had a request like this to post materials. While we wouldn't exactly be promoting this candidate we will have his name and information posted. Good or bad idea? Thanks! Stephanie Stephanie Willoughby Youth Services Librarian Vicksburg District Library 215 S. Michigan Vicksburg, MI 49097 269.649.1648 Fax: 269.649.3666 <http://www.vicksburglibrary.org> www.vicksburglibrary.org

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Every Child Ready to Read program opportunity!
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 16 Jul '15

16 Jul '15

The Library of Michigan has an opportunity to arrange for Michigan libraries to receive an Every Child Ready to Read (ECRR) kit from the American Library Association. You can find more information about the program at <https://www.surveymonkey.com/MySurvey_EditPage.aspx?sm=hUPTibIhVWuuscd6gAsz…> www.everychildreadytoread.org/<http://www.everychildreadytoread.org/>. We are assessing the interest level for this program. Please fill out the survey below if you are interested in using the ECRR program. If you would like a kit for each branch location, please complete the survey for each branch. Please respond to the survey NO LATER than Wednesday, July 22nd. Thank you! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ECRRLM Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 517-373-5700 f reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> www.michigan.gov/lsta<http://www.michigan.gov/lsta> www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices<http://www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices> www.michigan.gov/michiganreads<http://www.michigan.gov/michiganreads> www.michigan.gov/sl21<http://www.michigan.gov/sl21> Nourishing Michigan's Future...during school and during the summer! Encourage Michigan's children to Meet Up and Eat Up - and Read Up! Find the Summer Food Service Program site nearest you at: www.michigan.gov/sfsp<http://www.michigan.gov/sfsp> [image004]

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Library Assistant Needed at the Riverview Public Library
by Kirk Borger 16 Jul '15

16 Jul '15

Riverview Public Library 14300 Sibley Riverview, MI 48193 Position Opening Library Assistant: Permanent Part-Time Reports to: Library Director Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree Public library experience preferred, but not required. Graduate coursework in library science will be considered in lieu of public library experience. Ability to interact with groups and/or individuals of all ages. Basic knowledge of library processes and procedures. Responsibilities: Circulate materials using library software. Process new materials for addition to collection. Teach computer classes in library and at area senior living centers on topics including, but not limited to, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, the Internet (introductory and intermediate), digital cameras, and other electronic devices. Update and maintain library’s website. Perform other duties as needed or assigned. Hours: Permanent part-time, approximately 15-20 hours a week, including weekends and evenings. Compensation: $10.00 per hour: 20 hours of paid vacation annually after one year of employment. Deadline: August 7, 2015 Application available at the link below: http://www.cityofriverview.com/departments/special_projects/docs/employment… Applications received at the library either by mail or in-person will not be considered. Please send resume and application to: City of Riverview Personnel Department 14100 Civic Park Drive Riverview, MI 48193

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MeL Minute - Widgets & Toolbars
by Borrelli, Eunice (MDE) 16 Jul '15

16 Jul '15

Hello all, Visiting my local library's<http://charlottelibrary.org/> homepage recently I was pleased to see the MeL.org logo and link, and MeLCat 10 year logo very prominently displayed as well as appearing in their carousel of changing images. You might be wondering, how did they do that? The answer can be found in the MeL Promotion & Training<http://mel.org/index.php?P=MeLGateways&ParentId=1026> section at MeL.org<http://mel.org/index.php?P=Home>. Resources there include "Everything MeL", "MeL Discovery Widget", "MeL Toolbars, Widgets and Helper Applications", "MeL.org Logo Buttons", and "QR Code for MeL". These tools are freely available for you to use to make finding MeL and MeLCat by your patrons as easy as possible. Thanks to the libraries who already include MeL on your website, and for those who don't yet, take a look and see what will work for you. MeL Minutes are brought to you by the Library of Michigan. Want more information on MeL? Stay tuned for next week's MeL Minute available on many Michigan library listservs, email us at contact(a)mel.org<mailto:contact@mel.org> or visit mel.org<http://mel.org/>. We encourage you to share MeL Minutes with your public service colleagues. Eunice Eunice C. Borrelli Michigan eLibrary Internet Librarian, Library of Michigan/Michigan Dept. of Education 702 W. Kalamazoo St., Lansing, MI 48909 Phone: 517-241-4996 Toll Free: 877-479-0021 Fax: 517-373-5700 [Follow MeL on Twitter]<https://twitter.com/meldotorg> [MeL - Michigan eLibrary Logo] <http://mel.org/> [Like MeL on Facebook] <https://www.facebook.com/mel.org> [image004]Nourishing Michigan's Future...during school and during the summer! Encourage Michigan's children to Meet Up and Eat Up - and Read Up! Find the Summer Food Service Program site nearest you at: www.michigan.gov/sfsp<http://www.michigan.gov/sfsp>

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free shelving - you pick up
by Gail Powers-Schaub 16 Jul '15

16 Jul '15

Greetings! We are undertaking a weeding/renovation project and have four double-sided rows of shelving in need of a home. End caps are red and in good shape. Each single side row consists of 6 ranges, 79 inches high and 36 inches wide. Shelves are adjustable, and all hardware comes with the set. Photo atached. Please contact me off list if you are interested, and we can make arrangements. My goal is to dispose of these by the end of August/early September. Best Regards - Gail Gail Powers-Schaub Director of Information & Technology Resources Baker College Marianne Jewell Library 1903 Marquette Muskegon, MI 49442 (p) 231.777.5330 (f) 231.777.5334

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Under the Radar Michigan Drawing: We Have Two Winners!!! Four Additional Winners To Come!!!
by Jim Flury 16 Jul '15

16 Jul '15

All, On the morning of Tuesday, July 14 Tom, Jim and Alexa of the Under the Radar Michigan team visited The Library Network to assist Jim Pletz and Brigette of TLN (I was busily engaged providing service to a TLN member library that day) with our library program drawing. TLN recorded the festivities, edited footage coming soon, and a great time was had by all. We are very pleased to share with you the names of the libraries that were drawn for the first two UTR programs. Drum roll, please: 1. For the November, 2015 UTR program, the winning library is...Grace A. Dow Memorial Library in Midland! 2. For the February, 2016 UTR program, the winning library is...Peter White Public Library in Marquette! For those 100+ libraries whose names were not picked from one of our two custom crafted cardboard boxes, festooned with UTR and TLN logos, in round one, fear not! Round two is yet to come! Yes, we will be drawing the names of FOUR additional libraries at this year's Michigan Library Association annual conference in Novi. Date and time of the MLA drawing is TBD. You need not be present at MLA to win, although we hope to see all of you there. And don't forget, Tom and Jim of Under the Radar Michigan will be the keynote speakers at the October 29 luncheon http://www.milibraries.org/prof-development-networking/annual-conference/fe… Get your tickets now! Congratulations to Grace A. Dow Memorial Library and Peter White Public Library. And good luck to our 100+ libraries that still have an opportunity to win one of four UTR programs in the drawing at the MLA conference in Novi in October. Thanks for playing, everyone! More play to come! 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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