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Ebook Platform Questions
by Jennifer Senger 09 Jun '15

09 Jun '15

Good Morning! I am a student at Wayne State University working on my MLIS. I am currently working on a project in which I need to evaluate different e-book platforms. Part of this process includes getting feedback from librarians who actually use these different platforms. With that in mind, I was wondering if any of you have experience with the following e-book platforms:-Overdrive-3M Cloud Library-Baker & Taylor Axis 360 If you do and are willing to share with me your experience, I would greatly appreciate it. You can e-mail me privately at jsenger(a)ymail.com. I am looking for information on the following:-Issues/Negatives-Positives/Useful Features-Ease of use for patrons Thank you for your assistance.Jennifer Jennifer Senger Berrien Springs Community Library 215 W. Union Street Berrien Springs, MI 49103 (269) 471-7074 jsenger(a)ymail.com

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Job Posting - Manager of Adult Services
by Christine Hage 08 Jun '15

08 Jun '15

*Position: *Manager of Adult Services *Supervisor: *Library Director *Salary Range:* $48,054 - $68,396 *Schedule: *37.5 hours per week *Benefits*: Insurance (health, dental, short-term disability, and long-term disability); pension contribution; vacation, and sick days; optional deferred compensation plan; optional medical reimbursement plan. *Dates: *Send resume by: July 3, 2015 Interviews anticipated: July 13, 2015 Decision anticipated by: July 17, 2015 Starting date: ASAP *Application:* Please submit a *resume, responses to questions at the end of this posting* and a completed *employment application* (*http://www.rhpl.org/about/jobs/351-current-job-openings <http://www.rhpl.org/about/jobs/351-current-job-openings>*) form to: Christine Lind Hage, Director Rochester Hills Public Library 500 Olde Towne Road Rochester, MI 48307 *Typical Duties:* A person in this classification has the professional administrative responsibility to: - Direct and coordinate services and staff in the Adult Services Department of the library. He/she establishes the schedule, work assignments and conducts performance reviews for the other employees in the department and supervises 21 professional librarians. - Work independently within the broad guidelines set by library policies and the Library Director. - Serve on the management team for the library and represent the department’s service area - Participate in planning library objectives and services and in recommending policies - With other department heads, assume responsibilities for supervision of library in absence of library director - Maintain effective communications within the department and with other library departments - Coordinate department services and operations within the total library operation - Provide professional reader's advisory and reference services to customers - Instruct customers in use of the library and its resources - Select and analyze materials for collection development - Plan and provide library programs for customers in conjunction with other Adult Services librarians - Work with community groups, organizations, agencies, to coordinate, promote, and expand library services - Supervise and/or prepare publicity and bibliographies for department programs and services - Maintain and compile departmental statistics and reports as necessary - Attend professional meetings and maintains active membership in local, regional, state and national associations - Coordinate library volunteers in the Adult Services Department - Maintain an awareness of new developments and trends in the field through professional journals, workshops, conferences, etc. - Perform related duties as required *Qualifications and Abilities:* - Master's degree in library science from an ALA accredited library school - Three years progressively responsible professional public library experience - Thorough knowledge of the philosophy and techniques of public library service and library policies and procedures - Demonstrated knowledge of library materials and resources - Ability to think analytically and to develop new or revised systems, procedures, and work flow - Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment - Considerable knowledge of website structure and desirable content, and commercially available licensed databases - Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, supervisors, and the public - Ability to prepare comprehensive reports and present ideas clearly and concisely in written and oral form - Ability to make administrative decisions, interpret policies, and supervise staff - Ability to initiate and plan library programs and services - Ability to plan and implement departmental goals - Supervisory ability to direct work flow, develop procedures, and organize and coordinate departmental operations and procedures within the total library operation - Ability to motivate, establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, supervisors, volunteers, other community agencies and the public - Positive attitude toward library users with special needs - Experience working with the public and a desire to meet and serve that public The above is intended to describe the major responsibilities and requirements for this position. It is not an exhaustive statement of all duties, responsibilities or requirements. *Please respond to the following questions and include those responses with your resume and RHPL application.* 1. When you were in library school, did you plan on working in a public library? Why do you want a position in a public (as opposed to academic, corporate, or school) library? 2. What is the most important thing you have learned while working as a librarian? 3. If I were to duplicate a typical week of your reading choices, what would I be reading? (By choices, I mean just about everything short of cereal boxes.) 4. In a field of strong candidates, what makes you stand out? Christine Lind Hage, President, United for Libraries Library Director, Rochester Hills Public Library 500 Olde Towne Road Rochester, MI 48307-2043 248/650-7122 Raising a reader is: Talking * Singing * Reading * Writing * Playing

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Re: [Michlib-l] Webinar Training Opportunity: BUSINESSDECISION in MeL
by BiggThomas, Deb (MDE) 08 Jun '15

08 Jun '15

Hello Everyone--there's still time to register for a BusinessDecision update webinar; dates/times are listed below. It's just an hour and you'll be able to see what this powerful and no-cost business tool from MeL can do for you or your entrepreneurs! Please sign-up today or soon! CIVICTechnologies has scheduled several BusinessDecision updates in early-mid June. BusinessDecision, a Michigan eLibrary resource is a database and reporting tool available at no cost to all Michigan residents. With BusinessDecision, small businesses and entrepreneurs can find new customers, evaluate potential store locations, focus direct mail and media buys, evaluate business potential, and develop business marketing, and sales plans. The schedule and registration information is here: http://businessdecision-update.eventbrite.com. The session, designed for Michigan library staff and Michigan business partners, will provide an overview on BusinessDecision changes. Agenda BusinessDecision Updates-New Data and New Reports * Review the new STI data and resource manuals for LandScape, PopStats, and other data files * Update on the report migration including new reports and new data * Update on Thematic mapping plans * Review development priorities for BusinessDecision * Q & A We are using Eventbrite to manage the sessions and registration so watch for a confirmation email from Eventbrite. The confirmation will include the online meeting details. Note, the times will be listed as Pacific Daylight Time so Michigan session times will be 3 hours later. If you add to your Outlook, Google or other calendars, the time will translate to Eastern. * June 9 at 10:00 am PT=1:00 pm ET * June 17 at 11:00 am PT=2:00 pm ET * June 18 at 10:00 am PT=1:00 pm ET Any questions, contact Julie Peterson at Julie(a)civictechnologies.com<mailto:Julie@civictechnologies.com> The Michigan eLibrary is a service made possible by grant funds from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services administered by the Library of Michigan and the State of Michigan. Hoping that you can attend this update training; please share with your colleagues. Kind regards, Deb Deb Biggs Thomas, MA AMLS Michigan eLibrary & Outreach Coordinator Library of Michigan/Michigan Dept. of Education 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48909 Phone: 517-373-4466 -------------------------------------------------------------------- Visit MeL at: http://mel.org<http://mel.org/> and on Facebook at: http://facebook.com/mel.org The Library of Michigan is pleased to share a new video series highlighting Michigan libraries and how they are making a difference in their communities. To experience Michigan libraries in a new light, visit http://brightside.cedam.info/ and watch the 21st Century Libraries episode.

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Randy Hotton from the Yankee Air Museum will be presenting at the Adrian District Library
by Heidi Neil 08 Jun '15

08 Jun '15

Hello there, The Adrian District Library is very pleased to have presenter, Randy Hotton from the Willow Run Yankee Air Museum. Mr. Hotton will be presenting on Thursday, June 11, 2015 at 6:30 as part of the Adult Summer Reading Program. Randy Hotton has been a YAM member since1985; he is the former Executive Director of the Yankee air Museum; he now serves as a Board Member and Treasurer. He also flies as a pilot with YAM in the C-47 and B-17 airplane. He is professional pilot who works for USA Jet Airlines. A retired US Navy Captain, he served as Pilot Plane Commander in the P-3 Orion aircraft while flying in Vietnam and during Anti-Submarine Patrols during the cold war. A history buff, he has done extensive research and reading on the reasons why and how Willow Run came to be built. Presentation "How Detroit saved the world, The Willow Run Story" The Presentation will have a short history of the Yankee Air Museum. The "Willow Run story" starts with the failure of the US to rearm following WWI and with Roosevelt's call in May of 1940 for mobilization to build 50,000 airplanes per year. It will go over the world and national events leading up to the decision to involve the auto industry in the construction of airplanes for WWII and ultimately to build the Willow Run Bomber Plant. The future for the Yankee Air Museum includes moving into the former Bomber Plant to tell the "Willow Run Story". Thanks for your time!! Heidi Neil Adult Services Librarian Adrian District Library 143 E. Maumee St. Adrian, Mi 517-265-2265 FAX: 517-265-8847 hneil(a)adrianmi.gov

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Update/ Library of Michigan
by Murphy, Edwina (MDE) 08 Jun '15

08 Jun '15

Mena Castriciano will be bringing pastries from her kitchen at Roma Bakery! [cid:image002.jpg@01D0A1EE.C68EF390] Edwina A. Murphy Michigan Collection Librarian Michigan Center for the Book Library of Michigan 702 West Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48909

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Updated Posting for Head of Adult Services, Librarian II
by Diane Serresseque 08 Jun '15

08 Jun '15

Updated Posting - June 8, 2015 Farmington Community Library Position Available: Full Time Librarian II Head of Adult Services Main Library, Farmington Hills Salary Range: $41,557 - $64,574 Fringe Benefits: Excellent Please include your resume, application, which is located at http://history.farmlib.org/library/pdfs/fclemploymentapp.pdf and answers to the following questions: 1. Given that we have two branches, what communication or miscommunication issues might arise? Do you have ideas for facilitating a spirit of teamwork and camaraderie between department and branches? 2. What is your vision regarding the role of librarians in the community? Deadline for applications: June 17, 2015. Interviews: June 23, 2015 Position Begins: July 6, 2015 Please send your resume, application and answers to questions to: Elyse Streit, Library Director Elyse.Streit(a)farmlib.org Farmington Community Library 32737 West 12 Mile Road Farmington Hills, MI 48334 Job Summary: Under the supervision of Senior Librarians and the Branch head or Assistant Director, the classification of employee has demonstrated mastery of the Library's philosophy, policies, procedures and Public Service Values. Progressively more responsible assignments are undertaken. In some instances, the new assignments may have a Library-wide impact; other assignments may involve supervision of junior staff. This employee classification provides public services to children, young adults and adults. Such services include reader's advisory, reference in print and electronic, and programming. The Head of a smaller department is classified as Librarian II. Continued experience and proven ability provide the opportunity for advancement to a Librarian III position, should one become vacant. Essential Duties/Responsibilities May Include: * Provides quick and accurate reference and reader's advisory services to the public, using both print and electronic resources. Serves as referral by junior staff who are also responding to patron queries. * Demonstrates knowledge of materials and library services, with a competency sufficient to direct and train both professional and assistant staff in these areas. * Directs workflow; develops procedures; analyzes the effectiveness of a program, service or collection; and makes recommendations for changes or improvements. * Develops curricula and assists patrons in learning to use the Library's various electronic resources, including the Internet. * Develops the scope of and provides Children's and Adult programming, under the supervision of the Department Head. Children's staff must become aware of the developmental ages of the child and the activities appropriate for each developmental stage. * Develops programming format most meaningful to a changing community. * Participates in collection development in assigned areas with responsibility for selection, weeding and promoting use of the collection through creation of bibliographies. * Participates on the Library Web Development team by making referrals for sites to be included in the Library's website. Assignments may also include more involved web development. * Trains other staff to effectively use the Library's Reference Collection and special collections. * Participates on the Management Advisory Committee (MAC) to assist the Director in the development of policies and procedures, analysis of public use of the Library services and collections and resolution of problems. * Supervises junior staff, including mentoring, training and evaluation of performance. * Supervises a Library-wide service, program or activity. * Serves as the Librarian-in-Charge of the building, when assigned. Must be knowledgeable about and able to make decisions in situations dealing with Library security, emergency procedures and conflict resolution. * Serves as the Library Representative for community organizations or at professional association meetings. Minimum Qualifications: * Master's Degree in Library and Information Science from a school accredited by the American Library Association. * Professional certification as a librarian from the Library of Michigan. * Four (4) years of progressively responsible library experience. * Ability to convey, for purposes of training junior staff, the basic principles, concepts and methodology of professional librarianship in carrying out basic assignments, operations or procedures. * Critical thinking skills, as applied to successfully answering reference inquiries. * Knowledge of literature, current events, and general information found helpful in resolving reference inquiries. * Effective oral and written communication skills. * Professional attitude towards providing public library services to patrons. * Familiarity with current technology, i.e., general computer literacy, knowledge of the Internet and other electronic sources of information. * Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff and supervisors, serving as a "model" of such behaviors for junior staff. * Tactfulness and adaptability in dealing with other professional colleagues, the Board, staff and the public. * Capable of representing the Library or the Director at local or professional functions. Physical Activity Requirements: [Degree of physical demands (strength) usually associated with the essential functions of the job] Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Light Work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree. The type of physical demands usually associated with the essential functions of this classification are: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching overhead and horizontally, handling, fingering, feeling, talking, hearing and seeing. Equipment Commonly Associated with this Job: Computer equipment plus peripherals, scanner, computer projector, telephone reception system, microform reader printers and office machinery, among others. Promotes to: Librarian III, based upon superior performance as a Librarian II, at such time as an opening in the Librarian III classification becomes available. Diane Serresseque Executive Assistant Farmington Community Library 32737 West Twelve Mile Road Farmington Hills, MI 48334 (248) 848-4303 Phone (248) 553-6892 Fax

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Action required if you are using MeL discovery widgets
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 08 Jun '15

08 Jun '15

Greetings, There's been an update to the code behind the MeL Advanced Search. If you are using the MeL discovery (search) widget on your website, please go back to the MeL search widget page at http://mel.org/widget/meldiscoverywidget.html and replace your current code with the new code. Thanks and 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 http://mi.gov/libraryofmichigan http://mel.org<http://mel.org/> http://michlibrary.org<http://michlibrary.org/> Nourishing Michigan's Future...during school and during the summer! Consider being a sponsor or site for the Summer Food Service Program and encourage Michigan's children to Meet Up and Eat Up - and Read Up! www.michigan.gov/sfsp<http://www.michigan.gov/sfsp> [image004]

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FW: MMLL position
by lisa leedy 08 Jun '15

08 Jun '15

The Mid-Michigan Library League (MMLL) is seeking qualified applicants who are interested in serving as the full time Director of our 45 member Cooperative covering 17 counties. The successful applicant will be a dynamic public speaker, have strong technology skills and a demonstrated understanding in preparing and managing a budget. The compensation range for ths position has been set by the Board at $65,000-$75,000 plus benefits. Qualifications for Director: MMLL is seeking applicants with the following qualifications: Masters in Library Science from an ALA accredited school/Level 1 certification with the Library of Michigan Minimum of 4 years of Supervisory experience Minimum of 2 years of Administration experience Advance Director Training Bondable Duties: Bookkeeping, financial and other reporting and necessary filings Provide support to members Manage 1 employee and facility Prepare for board/member meetings and perform regular administrative duties Reorganize our paperwork and facility Assist Board with future planning Prepare the MMLL for upcoming transitions We hope to fill the Director position by August, 2015. Please submit a resume with a cover letter electronically to Board President Lisa Leedy at lisaleedy(a)hotmail.com no later than 06/21/15. The Personnel Committee will be reviewing the applications, and meet on 06/25/15 for a recommendation to the Board on interviewing, which will be presented at the 06/29/15 meeting. The Job Description can be viewed at our website at http://mmll.org

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Job Posting - HR Asst./Library Clerk
by Lisa Waskin 06 Jun '15

06 Jun '15

Part-Time Human Resources Assistant/Library Clerk (28 hours per week) Looking for a hard-working, enthusiastic person to help process invoices and payroll for the Superior District Library at our Bayliss Library Affiliate in Sault Ste. Marie, as well as perform library-related work including shelving, working the desk and other duties as assigned. Must be able to work days, evenings and weekends. Qualifications: Some college coursework required, preferably in bookkeeping, math or accounting. Advanced skill with Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel and Word. Skills: Candidate will possess very strong interpersonal skills with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations in a timely manner. Have strong analytical, trouble-shooting, planning, organizing and customer service skills and abilities. Be able to interact and communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization. Work requires continual attention to detail in composing, typing and proofing materials, establishing priorities and meeting deadlines. Please submit a cover letter, resume and three references to Lisa Waskin at lisaw(a)uproc.lib.mi.us or mail or drop off at the Bayliss Library, located at 541 Library Drive, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783. No phone calls please. Lisa Poignant Waskin Director Superior District Library 541 Library Drive Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783 906.632.9331 v 906.635.0210 f lisaw(a)uproc.lib.mi.us http://joomla.uproc.lib.mi.us/SDL/

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Michigan Activity Pass & National Trails Day
by Brigette M. Felix 05 Jun '15

05 Jun '15

Did you know that Saturday, June 6th is National Trails Day (http://www.nationaltrailsday.org/)? Check out a MAP pass at http://www.michiganactivitypass.info to enjoy the trails in one of Michigan’s State Parks! Here are some state parks that have special events for National Trails Day: Hartwick Pines State Park - http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,,7-153--353463--evt,00.html Maybury State Park - http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,,7-153--350738--evt,00.html Van Riper State Park - http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,,7-153--347518--evt,00.html It is kind of interesting that National Trails Day is a day after National Donut Day(http://www.cnn.com/2015/06/03/living/national-donut-day/index.html)...

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