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Job Opening - Youth Services Manager (MO)
by Laurie St. Laurent 28 Apr '15

28 Apr '15

Greetings to all my Michigan colleagues. 'Thought I should let you know of this fabulous opportunity here at my library. Youth Services Manager– St. Charles City-County Library District, St. Peters, MO The St. Charles City-County Library District has an immediate need for a Youth Services Manager. This position holds primary responsibility for developing and implementing District-wide policy, programs and services for youth, birth through 18. Primary responsibilities include: - Develop and deploy District-wide initiatives to serve youth and families with children, both in and outside of library facilities. - Invest time in the community promoting the library and creating partnerships with schools and other agencies serving youth and families. - In collaboration with branch managers, provide coordination and oversight of branch and outreach programs and services for children birth to 18. - Work closely with the Adult Services Manager to coordinate public programs to ensure thematic consistency and focus on District goals. - Work with the Collection Services Manager to ensure the collection is current and that useful resources are available for children and teens with a wide range of reading ability. - Collaborate with the Marketing Department in the promotion of library materials, programs, services, and special events for youth. - Participate in recruitment of children’s and teen services staff in the District and develop and provide training to youth services staff. - Formulate and manage the budget for youth services activities. - Supervise Youth Services Department staff. Ideal candidate will have expertise in youth services as well as proven ability to effectively lead and motivate staff; ability to interact positively with customers and staff and work as part of a team ; proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and google tools . MLS degree from an accredited program and a minimum of five years directly related experience in a public library are required. The District offers a complete benefit package which includes healthcare insurance, a defined life-time benefit retirement plan, and deferred compensation plan. Entry level salary, $66,828.00, additional compensation possible with experience. (The range goes to $80,000) For more information please visit our website,www.youranswerplace.org. Resume and SCCCLD employment application may be submitted electronically or by mail until May 8, 2015. SCCCLD, PO Box 529, St Peters, MO 63376. HR(a)stchlibrary.org. Job posted 4/25/15 Laurie St. Laurent, Regional Branch Manager St. Charles City-County Library District lstlaurent(a)stchlibrary.org Office at Spencer Road Library 427 Spencer Road St. Peters, MO 63376 Ph. 636.244.4954 Fax 636.447.7064 Library Express at Discovery Village 378 Shadow Pines Drive Wentzville, MO 63385 636.332.6476 South County Branch 198 Jackson Street PO Box 128 Augusta, MO 63332 636.228.4855 http://www.youranswerplace.org Unless explicitly attributed, the opinions expressed herein are personal and not those of the St. Charles City-County Library District. *Your Space to Dream, Discover, Connect and Grow*

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Re: [Michlib-l] Library Services & Technology Act Michigan Report for 2014
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 28 Apr '15

28 Apr '15

This link should work better. Sorry about that. http://www.michigan.gov/documents/libraryofmichigan/lm_2015_LSTA_Annual_Rep… Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> From: Eddie Thieda [mailto:eddie.thieda@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2015 3:53 PM To: Reish, Karren (MDE) Subject: Re: Library Services & Technology Act Michigan Report for 2014 Hey, Your link is broken. http://www.michigan.gov/documents/libraryofmichigan/lm_2015_lsta_annual_rep…

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LSTA Annual Report for FY 2014
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 28 Apr '15

28 Apr '15

Please find the Library Services & Technology Act Michigan Report for 2014 below. The report details the major programs and activities of the Library of Michigan and the Michigan library community for fiscal year 2014 that were supported with Institute of Museum and Library Services LSTA funds. We were able to provide significant services to Michigan residents through the efforts of the library community working together with these resources. Congratulations everyone! You can find the report at www.michigan.gov/lsta<http://www.michigan.gov/lsta> in the LSTA in Michigan section or directly at http://www.michigan.gov/documents/libraryofmichigan/lm_2015_LSTA_Annual_Rep… Please contact me if you have any questions about the report or LSTA funds in general. 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>

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ELPL is looking for a Teen Librarian
by Lauren Douglass 28 Apr '15

28 Apr '15

Are you looking for an opportunity to use your creativity and passion for working with teens in a dynamic library environment? The East Lansing Public Library is seeing a 28 hour/week Teen Services Librarian and is a great place to start your library career. In the last year ELPL has opened two maker studios, one in the library and another pop-up studio in downtown East Lansing. The maker studios offer 3D printing and design services, fashion and fabric design facilities, collaborative meeting space, and plenty of space for innovative programming and workshops. Additionally, the library just received a $1.5 million anonymous donation to renovate the main library building. The renovation project will include a greatly expanded teen space and a 1,300 hundred square foot permanent maker space in the library. Great things are happening at ELPL. Join our team and add your ideas to the library's vision for East Lansing. *CITY OF EAST LANSING* *EAST LANSING PUBLIC LIBRARY**JOB DESCRIPTION* *AVAILABLE POSITION:* Teen Services Librarian *PAY RATE: *$21.53/hour *HOURS PER WEEK:* 28 hours per week, at-will position Includes nights and weekends *Reports to:* Head of Programs and Outreach Services *PURPOSE:* Twenty-eight (28) hours per week opportunity for an energetic, visionary and team-oriented Teen Services Librarian with a strong public service commitment. The Teen Services Librarian develops creative young adult programming (literacy-based and STEAM-based) and outreach opportunities; provides proactive customer service and technology instruction for all ages; represents the library in the community and works as a liaison with local schools. *ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS* 1) Proactively provides customer service 2) Initiates the development and implementation of teen programs (both in the library and offsite) to increase awareness of library resources and encourage library use 3) Manages and coordinates the teen after-school program five days per week, including the supervision of volunteers and interns 4) Maintains contact and cultivates relationships with the public, schools, teachers and community organizations to raise the profile and awareness of the library for educational and promotional purposes relating to the library’s teen services 5) Develops STEAM and Technology-based programs for the library’s Maker Studios 6) Performs duties of Librarian, including readers’ advisory; collection maintenance; social media marketing; and reference and technology instruction based on patrons’ interests 7) Serves as on-duty staff as needed, making decisions dealing with library security, policy, emergency procedures, customer service and conflict resolution 8) Cooperates as a team member with all library staff in performing any professional or nonprofessional duty essential to the achievement of efficient library operations 9) Prepares regular reports for Library Director, Library Board and supervisor. *REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS* *Education, Training and/or Experience* 1) Master’s degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited school 2) Customer service experience 3) Experience in working with and developing programming for young adults (ages 12-18 years) *Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics* 1) Ability to translate young adult needs and interests into effective library services and programs 2) Maintains awareness of new developments and trends in the field through professional journals, workshops and conferences, and professional networking 3) Familiarity with Makerspaces and maker-related programs in public libraries 4) Ability to motivate and coach staff 5) Ability to diffuse patron complaints and handle security issues 6) Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions 7) Comfortable implementing programs, building community relationships and speaking before large groups 8) Must be self-motivated and in possession of excellent critical thinking skills and be able to exercise initiative and independent judgment 9) Ability to work in a collaborative, dynamic, fast-paced environment, using excellent organizational and time management skills 10) Embraces change in work environment, procedures and services 11) Highly responsive and has clear oral and written communication skills 12) Knowledgeable and experienced in social media and marketing *PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS* 1) A minimum of one (1) year of professional library experience 2) Experience with project and process management 3) Experience training and supervising volunteers 4) Creativity and a proven record in developing innovative teen programming *PHYSICAL DEMANDS* 1) Ability to sit and use computer for extended periods and operate standard office equipment 2) Ability to lift and move up to fifty (50) pounds 3) Ability to push book trucks with up to 150 pounds of materials on them 4) Ability to perform repeated reaching, bending and squatting 5) Travel by automobile is required frequently *WORKING CONDITIONS* 1) Majority of work performed in library environment and East Lansing community 2) Requires availability for extended hours as needed 3) Requires evenings and weekends 4) Requires periodic participation and attendance at events and training *This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with position and is subject to review and change at any time in accordance with the needs of The East Lansing Public Library. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable someone with a qualifying disability to perform the essential functions of the position.* *APPLY:* East Lansing Public Library Attention: Jill Abood, Head of Programs and Outreach Services 950 Abbot Road East Lansing, MI 48823 Please fill out City of East Lansing job application (available on http://www.elpl.org) Include resume, cover letter and supplemental questions. *DEADLINE:* Open until June 1, 2015 *EAST LANSING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER**THIS POSITION REQUIRES A BACKGROUND CHECK* *Supplemental Questions* 1. Briefly describe the future of teen services in libraries as you see it (include collections, services, programming, and community outreach components as applicable). 2. Share with us an innovative teen program and/or service you created and marketed. Describe how you determined the need for the program or service; what criteria you used in evaluating its effectiveness, the tools you utilized to create the program/service, how you got staff buy in and how you marketed the program/service. 3. ELPL prides itself on being a fast-paced organization that is constantly changing to meet the needs of our diverse community. Give us an example of how you have adjusted to change and how you have helped others adjust to change. 4. What are three things you would do to ensure strong communication with co-workers, local schools, community organizations and the general public?

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Searching for local Michigan authors
by Murphy, Edwina (MDE) 28 Apr '15

28 Apr '15

Think Local Authors! The Michigan Notable Book selection committee needs your help to find local authors in your community. Please feel free to print out and post the attached flyer in your local: library, café, brewpub, diner, and other such dwelling spots. Authors can find more information about the Michigan Notable Book program at: www.michigan.gov/notablebooks<http://www.michigan.gov/notablebooks> [cid:image003.jpg@01D081B9.6985BE90] Edwina A. Murphy Michigan Collection Curator Library of Michigan 702 West Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48909

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Reminder : Michigan Reads! 2015 Author Tour and Book Announcement
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 28 Apr '15

28 Apr '15

The survey will close this Thursday so if you do want to be considered for an author site, please respond in the next few days. Thanks! >>>>>>>>>>>>> The 2015 Michigan Reads! One State, One Children's Book program is getting started! We are proud to announce that the 2015 Michigan Reads! book will be Do Unto Otters written and illustrated by Laurie Keller. We are looking for libraries to host the author and illustrator in September and October. Please find the link to the author tour survey below. https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/MIReads2015tour - responses due by May 1st In the book, Mr. Rabbit's new neighbors are otters. OTTERS! But he doesn't know anything about otters. Will they be friends? Will they even get along? Follow Mr. Rabbit as he learns how to be a good friend and neighbor by simply following the Golden Rule. You can find Do Unto Otters in BookFlix in the MeL Kids section - http://kids.mel.org/. The publisher is Macmillan, and we are pleased to have them partnering with us on program materials. As in previous years, we will be sending a programming guide and kit to all public library locations, K-2 school buildings, Great Start Readiness and Head Start classrooms in late August and early September. Our official launch day will be announced this summer. In the next few months, look for a completely revamped Michigan Reads! site with the new programming guide and other materials at www.michigan.gov/michiganreads<http://www.michigan.gov/michiganreads>. For now, you can find the tour request survey link at the site and brief information on the new book. If you would like to be considered for an author visit, please let us hear back from you by May 1st so we can plan the program for the fall. Preference may be given to libraries that have not received a Michigan Reads visit in the past. 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>

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Michigan Innovative Users Group (MIUG) Call for Proposals : Final Call
by Frances Krempasky 28 Apr '15

28 Apr '15

*** Please excuse cross-postings *** This is the last call for MIUG program proposals--the deadline is Thursday, April 30th. Don't miss your opportunity to present. Submit a proposal today! The Michigan Innovative Users Group (MIUG) Steering Committee is accepting proposals for the 2015 MIUG Conference, to be held at the Lansing Community College West Campus on Friday, July 17, 2015. We invite you to share your expertise, tips and tricks in any of the modules of Sierra or Millennium. The Steering Committee is looking for presentations that will last about 50 minutes, with a portion of that time set aside for Q&A. We are also open to forum ideas where an expert, or panel of experts, discuss a topic with an audience. Poster sessions are also welcome. In addition, if you presented at the IUG Conference, please consider presenting at MIUG as well. Submit your proposals using the Proposal Submission Form at: http://www.miug.org/ found on the MIUG site. The deadline for proposals is Thursday, April 30, 2015. The Steering Committee will notify all submitters regarding the acceptance of their proposal(s) in early May. We look forward to hearing from you! Sincerely, Frances Krempasky MIUG Chair-Elect Frances M. Krempasky Electronic Resources Management Librarian Lansing Community College Library 400 North Capitol Ave. Suite 201 Lansing, Michigan 48933 email: krempf(a)lcc.edu phone: 517-483-1651 [facebook]<http://www.facebook.com/lcclibrary>[tumblr]<http://lcclibrary.tumblr.com/>[youtube]<http://www.youtube.com/lcclibrary>[twitter]<http://www.twitter.com/lcclibrary>[pinterest]<http://www.pinterest.com/lcclibrary>[flickr]<http://www.flickr.com/lcclibrary>

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Summer Reading Manual PDFs - UPDATE
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 28 Apr '15

28 Apr '15

Please see below about accessing copies of the Summer Reading Manual pdf forms WITHOUT the guidelines. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> ________________________________ [cid:image001.gif@01D06588.96BB9DA0] Hello everyone, Recently it was discovered that the PDF Forms Handouts on the CD/DVD for each program had edit guidelines on each page. Unfortunately this was not caught before the CD/DVD's were distributed to libraries. Upstart has corrected the problem and Reingold has uploaded all PDF Forms Handouts for all 4 programs to the CSLP website. Once a member logs in the forms can be found under Membership & Sponsorship --> Member Libraries --> Proprietary Downloads --> 2015 Graphics and Reproducible Files. Each program link directs you to an alphabetical list of all PDF forms from that manual. I apologize for the inconvenience. If you have any trouble please let me know immediately. Thank you, Karen Karen Yother President Collaborative Summer Library Program www.cslpreads.org<http://www.cslpreads.org>

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Michigan author Matthew Baker at Berkley Library on May 2
by Matt Church 27 Apr '15

27 Apr '15

Good evening, Pleased to share the below and attached. You're welcome (and encouraged) to distribute widely. Meet the Author: Matthew Baker Saturday, May 2 at 10:30 a.m. Michigan author Matthew Baker will visit the Berkley Public Library to promote the debut of his novel for young readers, If You Find This . We're also celebrating Independent Bookstore Day! Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing at the event. Co-sponsored by Book Beat. Call 248-968-1190 for more information. Thanks, Matt Matt Church, Library Director Berkley Public Library 3155 Coolidge Hwy. Berkley, MI 48072 248-658-3440 mchurch(a)berkley.lib.mi.us www.berkley.lib.mi.us

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arrangement between library & municipality
by CED Donna Clark 27 Apr '15

27 Apr '15

Dear Michigan Library Friends: Our community in Cedar Springs is moving ahead on our new library building plans. We are a city library. We would like to survey several MI libraries to find out the following: 1. Type of Library you represent (population if you know it offhand) 2. Who owns your library building and property 3. What arrangement do you have with your municipality regarding your building, its operations and maintenance 4. How are you funded? 5. Who would you suggest we approach for donations for construction? 6. Other insights or advice Partial replies are acceptable - we don't live in a perfect world and you are all busy! :D Thank you for considering our request. Donna Clark, Library Director Class III, population 9,467

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