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Library/Learning Commons Tech position
by Ruth Neveu 10 Nov '15

10 Nov '15

The U.P. where you want to be? If so - Library/Learning Commons Tech position available in the beautiful Upper Peninsula of Michigan at Lake Superior State University, KJS Library. check it out - http://jobs.lssu.edu/postings/1358 -- Ruth Neveu - Collection Development Kenneth J. Shouldice Library Lake Superior State University 906 Ryan Street Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Phone: 906-635-2124 Fax: 906-635-2193 Email: rneveu(a)lssu.edu

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Posting Full-time Teen and Adult Services Librarian
by Cindy Mack 10 Nov '15

10 Nov '15

The Wixom Public Library is seeking an energetic, enthusiastic and public service-oriented full-time Teen and Adult Services Librarian. JOB OVERVIEW The successful candidate must have a strong knowledge of and interest in both teen and adult fiction. The position requires a person who enjoys working with the public, particularly with teens and adults. The ideal candidate is creative, interested in providing cutting-edge library services, and has a high-interest in program planning and implementation. The Library is looking for someone who is comfortable with engaging in and cultivating relationships with local schools, community organizations and businesses. The successful candidate can effectively work independently or in a team environment. Self-motivation is a key requirement of the job, as is flexibility with scheduling. The ideal candidate actively seeks opportunities for professional growth and development and has a demonstrated knowledge of electronic resources and materials, emerging technologies and social media. SALARY: $37,850, plus competitive benefit package HOURS: 37.5 hours per week, including 2 evening shifts per week and every other Saturday RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide positive, proactive professional service to the public at both the Adult Information Desk and the Children’s Reference Desk; sole collection development responsibility of the adult fiction collection and teen collections; plans and implements teen and adult programs; actively helps further develop and expands a variety of library services, including the Library’s newly created Mobile Makerspace. QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum: Master’s Degree in Library Science from an accredited university; professional and enthusiastic attitude towards providing public library services to patrons of all ages; excellent written and verbal communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills; strong knowledge of and high interest in both adult and teen fiction; enjoys working with teens and understands their social, emotional, physical, and mental development. Desirable: public library work experience; successful experience with teen program development and implementation; strong background in readers’ advisory; experience with materials selection and budgeting in both teen and adult library environments. APPLY TO: Cindy Mack, Library Director Wixom Public Library 49015 Pontiac Trail Wixom, MI 48393 cindy(a)wixomlibrary.org Please submit cover letter, resume, and City of Wixom Application for Library Employment (http://wixomgov.org/DocumentCenter/View/1283) by December 8, 2015. The Wixom Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer and shall consider qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, handicap, sex, religion, national origin, age, marital status or veteran status. -- Cindy J. Mack Library Director Wixom Public Library 49015 Pontiac Trail Wixom, Michigan 48393 248-624-2512 (p) 248-624-0862 (f)

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items for nearly free - make an offer!
by Sheryl Mase 10 Nov '15

10 Nov '15

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Michigan Reads! evaluation survey - deadline 11/20
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 10 Nov '15

10 Nov '15

If you haven't had a chance to do the Michigan Reads program survey, please do by November 20th. We appreciate your help in improving the program and suggestions for the next book selection! >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Thank you all for your participation in the Michigan Reads program this year. Please remember the program survey as you wrap up your events and activities though. When you are done using the kit for programming, please go to the Survey section at www.michigan.gov/michiganreads<http://www.michigan.gov/michiganreads> and let us know how many events/readings you had and how many people attended. We appreciate your help in providing the scope of the program in all our libraries and schools. Please also consider giving feedback on the program, materials and book suggestions for the next year so we can continue to improve for public libraries. Thank you for your help! Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov>

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digital displays
by Perri Saunders 10 Nov '15

10 Nov '15

We're looking to purchase the "TV-looking" screens for informational displays. Are they TVs or special computer screens? I would be displaying information about upcoming programs and library services. I've seen them in other libraries, but now that it's time to get them, I don't know what to look for. Can anyone give info on where and what to purchase? Thanks for your help, Perri Saunders, Director White Pigeon Township Library 102 N. Kalamazoo St., P.O. Box 399 White Pigeon, MI 49099 Phone 269.483.7409 Fax 269.483.9923 perri(a)monroe.lib.mi.us<mailto:perri@monroe.lib.mi.us> Brighten the corner where you are.

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Posting Full-time Head of Information Technology at Salem-South Lyon District Library
by Doreen Hannon 09 Nov '15

09 Nov '15

The Salem-South Lyon District Library, a known leader in technology, has a fantastic opportunity for a new Head of Information Technology. Our mission is to educate, enrich, and empower our community. The position requires the ability to work hard, have fun, and continue the library's legacy of providing amazing technology. For more details visit http://ssldl.info/about/library-employment Sincerely, Doreen Hannon Doreen S. Hannon <dhannon(a)ssldl.info>, Director Salem-South Lyon District Library <http://www.ssldl.info/> 9800 Pontiac Trail South Lyon, MI 48178 (248) 437-6431 x206 FAX:(248) 437-6593

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Searching for a book
by Claire Mueller 09 Nov '15

09 Nov '15

A had a question about a book that a woman used to read as a child in the 80s or 90s. The book sounds familiar to me, but I can't think of the title. The general idea of the story: A general or mayor is in charge of a town and dictates that all the people must wear the same thing and all of the houses and yards must look alike (all white, maybe?) Then, a new family moves to town and they dress in a multitude of colors and paint their house all kinds of different colors. They are fun to be with and friendly to all of the town's citizens. The general/mayor can't stand them because they refuse to follow his rules. He commands one night that the one house that is different should be bulldozed. However, all of the citizens turn the tables on the general/mayor by painting their own houses in a colorful way, so that the only different house belongs to the general/mayor. In the morning, his house is the one that has been torn down. Does anyone recall the title of this book? Thank you, Claire Mueller claire.mueller(a)westlandlibrary.org

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Volunteer Reviewers needed for Write Michigan
by Heidi Nagel 09 Nov '15

09 Nov '15

Hi all! If you've ever wanted to be part of an exciting endeavor, here's your chance to review entries for the Write Michigan Short Story contest. Who: Librarians, Readers and Booksellers from around the state What: The Write Michigan Short Story contest is taking entries for all ages from people who live in Michigan and awarding cash prizes to the winners. Kent District Library and Schuler Books partner to put on this contest - now in its 4th year. Where: Submissions will be available for review online. Volunteers will be given a login. When: Reading/reviewing will take place from Dec 7, 2015 and Jan 3, 2016. How: Volunteers are asked to read entries in one of three age categories (youth - under 12 years, teen - 12-17 years, and adult - 18 years and over). Each volunteer could have 10-13 stories total. Each story will be read by two volunteers. Story authors will not be disclosed but we ask that if volunteers have entered the contest or have friends/family who did, that they volunteer to review another contest category. Why: We want to extend this opportunity to those who love to read, who love to promote the written word, and who love to see good things happen to people! If this sounds interesting to you, please respond to Michelle Boisvenue-Fox (mboisvenue-fox(a)kdl.org<mailto:mboisvenue-fox@kdl.org>) with the information below by Friday, November 20. If you are available to review stories that last weekend of the contest, this would be additional stories that other volunteers did not finish reviewing. And we are exploring the opportunity to expand our contest to Spanish-language stories. We have a number of reviewers returning from last year that can review in Spanish. We don't yet have judges that can do this but if these stories made it to the final round, they would be included in the Readers Choice contest (where people vote on the website for their favorite story). So let me know if you can review Spanish Language stories. Learn more about the contest at www.writemichigan.org<http://www.writemichigan.org> Details: 1. Name / Email address 2. Organization 3. First Choice category (adult | teen | youth | No Preference) 4. Second Choice category (adult | teen | youth | No Preference) 5. Last minute reviewing? Yes or no. 6. Review in Spanish? Yes or no. The contest ends on November 30 so don't delay! Thanks for your responses. Michelle Michelle Boisvenue-Fox Director of Innovation & User Experience Kent District Library 814 West River Center Dr NE | Comstock Park MI 49321 616-784-2195 | mboisvenue-fox(a)kdl.org<mailto:mboisvenue-fox@kdl.org>

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Money Smart Week reminder - deadline is this Friday!
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 09 Nov '15

09 Nov '15

Please see State Librarian Randy Riley's message below on the 2016 Money Smart Week opportunity. The deadline to sign up is this Friday, November 13th. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 517-373-5700 f reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> ________________________________ The Library of Michigan encourages libraries to join the 2016 Money Smart Week campaign. Money Smart Week partners and Novi Public Library are working together to provide public libraries in Michigan with books and materials to encourage both children and parents to learn basic money concepts in fun and engaging ways. Financial literacy is a core 21st Century skill for all age groups. During Money Smart Week 2015, Michigan libraries across the state held more than 170 story times and gave away donated books to more than 6,000 families in 50 counties. We hope to build on this success by once again promoting Money Smart Kids Read and encouraging you to request free copies of Rosemary Well's Bunny Money for your Money Smart Week story times. Please consider participating in this wonderful opportunity for your community members. We would also like to thank Julie Farkas at the Novi Public Library for her role in once again helping coordinate this program for Michigan Libraries, and the Michigan Credit Union League & Affiliates for their generous donation of books. For more information and details on how your library can receive copies of Bunny Money for your Money Smart Week story time program, submit your request at the following link before November 13: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MoneySmart2016. r. _______________________________________________________________________________ Randy Riley State Librarian Library of Michigan rileyr1 at michigan.gov<http://mail2.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l> (517) 373-5860 www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/> _______________________________________________________________________________ DETAILS: Money Smart Week(r) (MSW) is just around the corner and we have a fabulous opportunity for you to obtain, read and give away free books to children attending a story time at your library! MSW is a public awareness campaign designed to help consumers better manage their personal finances. This is achieved through the collaboration and coordinated effort of hundreds of organizations across the country including financial institutions and other businesses, schools, libraries, not-for-profits, places of worship, government agencies and the media. National MSW Partners include the American Library Association and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, among others. These groups work together once a year to stress the importance of financial education, inform consumers about where they can get help and provide free educational seminars and activities throughout the week. Programming is offered to all demographics, ages and income levels, and covers all facets of personal finance from savings basics and establishing a budget, to first-time home buying and retirement planning. The effort was created by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago in 2002. Money Smart Week partners will be hosting public events April 23-30, 2016. Between April 23-30, 2016, libraries and communities across the country will be hosting financial education events for people of all ages, including youth! Michigan libraries have a unique opportunity to obtain free copies of Rosemary Wells' Bunny Money book to give away to children - if your library agrees to host a money-themed story time event during Money Smart Week, April 23-30, 2016. http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/330184/bunny-money-by-rosemary-well… The Michigan Credit Union League & Affiliates has once again generously offered to purchase copies of this book for you to hand out at a story time. More than 170 Michigan libraries successfully participated in "Money Smart Kids Read" last year! What does it mean to "participate" you ask? 1. Register as a Money Smart Week Partner today at http://www.MoneySmartWeekPartners.org/<http://www.moneysmartweekpartners.org/<http://www.MoneySmartWeekPartners.org/%3Chttp:/www.moneysmartweekpartners.o…>>. (Note: if you registered as a MSW partner last year, your login username and password should still be valid. Please test this before you attempt to enter your story time details, just in case you need to reset your password or re-register.) 2. Plan a story time event about money to be held between April 23-30, 2016. Recommended age for Bunny Money is 3 - 6 years old. 3. Request to participate in this initiative, and the number of books you think you'll need, by completing this SurveyMonkey questionnaire before November 13. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MoneySmart2016 4. Between January 1st and 31st, login and register your story time event(s) details at http://www.MoneySmartWeekPartners.org/<http://www.moneysmartweekpartners.org/<http://www.MoneySmartWeekPartners.org/%3Chttp:/www.moneysmartweekpartners.o…>>. 5. Proactively promote your Money Smart Kids Read program through all your channels of communication. 6. Consider ways in which volunteers from your local community credit union can participate (help checking families in, passing out the books, helping with crafts, serving refreshments, etc. Whatever would be helpful to you!) If someone from your local credit union reaches out to you, please be sure to engage them. 7. Take delivery of your books mid-March, and store them until the time of your event. 8. At your event, announce that your story time is part of the national Money Smart Week initiative, read the Bunny Money book (and other relevant, age-appropriate books from your collection), perhaps do a craft activity (decorate piggy banks, color pictures that feature money, sing money songs, do finger plays, etc.), and then hand out the free books to families who attend! 9. After your event takes place, enter your attendance numbers into the Money Smart Week Partners website.<http://www.moneysmartweekpartners.org/> Yep. It can be that easy. (Although, if you want to plan more money-related events for youth or adults, we can help you with that too! Email the Chair and she can share a children's librarian list of ideas with you.) There must be a catch, right? Here it is: By Friday November 13, the Michigan Money Smart Week Chairwoman needs to know how many free copies of the book you can use! There is a limited budget, so it's first come, first served. The books will be shipped to the Novi Public Library (thank you Julie Farkas!), sorted, packaged, and distributed through the state-wide RIDES/TLN delivery service. Your order should arrive at your library around March 23. Please complete the Survey Monkey questionnaire to request participation in Michigan's Money Smart Kids Read initiative, and obtain free books for families in your community. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MoneySmart2016. Questions about this initiative or Money Smart Week in general? Feel free to contact Michigan Money Smart Week Chairwoman, Kelly Masters, directly at 248.761.1762 or MichiganChair at MoneySmartWeek.org<http://mail2.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l>.

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Wood Study Carrels for sale
by Jennifer Amormino 09 Nov '15

09 Nov '15

Due to the upcoming renovation, the East Lansing Public Library has 5 double sided wood study carrels for sale. $50 each, you pick up, ready to move after Thanksgiving. The dimensions are: 52" long 36" wide 48" tall 29" counter height Please see the attached pictures. All carrels are in fair to good condition. Thank you! Jennifer Jennifer Amormino East Lansing Public Library Executive Assistant to the Library Director Volunteer Assistant Coordinator 517.319.6863 jamormi(a)cityofeastlansing.com 517-351-9536 fax _________________________________ East Lansing e-news is just a click away. Sign up to receive East Lansing's Dialog e-newsletter and other e-publications. Just visit http://www.cityofeastlansing.com/news today!

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