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Thanks
by Hartford Public Library 21 Oct '15

21 Oct '15

All the large print westerns have ben claimed. Thanks,Stephanie DanielsHartford Public Library

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Library Assistant II position open at Kettering University
by Linda Pierce 21 Oct '15

21 Oct '15

The Kettering University Library has an opening for a full-time Library Assistant II. You can find the job description at the posting on Kettering's "Careers" webpage. Here is the direct link: https://jobs.kettering.edu/postings/2035 -- 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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FW: Educational opportunities
by bookwoman＠mi.rr.com 21 Oct '15

21 Oct '15

The Michigan Association for Media in Education (MAME) is offering opportunities for professional development and invites you to attend one or more of these special events next month:* *The first is the Mahoney PreConference: **Collaboration and Student Achievement: How School, Public and Academic Libraries are Working Together* * <http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=5dyn98jab&oeidk=a07eb9…> http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=5dyn98jab&oeidk=a07eb9… < <http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=5dyn98jab&oeidk=a07eb9…> http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=5dyn98jab&oeidk=a07eb9…>* *A primary focus will be on models of collaboration between school, public and academic libraries to support and improve student achievement from early literacy through to higher education. The continuing issues with school library program support and staffing in the school and broader community will be part of this focus.* *The second is the MAME42, two day conference: <http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=5dyn98jab&oeidk=a07eb0…> http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=5dyn98jab&oeidk=a07eb0… < <http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=5dyn98jab&oeidk=a07eb0…> http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=5dyn98jab&oeidk=a07eb0…>* *As usual, our two day conference has fabulous keynote speakers and is full of opportunities for professional development. *OR if you only have time to hear a nationally renowned author,* *Friday morning's Author Breakfast’s featured author is Eliot Schrefer! * *Eliot's featured presentation is “Expanding Our Empathy Through Children’s Literature.”* * <http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=5dyn98jab&oeidk=a07ebj…> http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=5dyn98jab&oeidk=a07ebj… < <http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=5dyn98jab&oeidk=a07ebj…> http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=5dyn98jab&oeidk=a07ebj…>* * About Eliot: Eliot's fifth novel, Endangered, was a finalist for the National Book Award in Young People’s Literature. It was also one of NPR’s “Best of 2012,” an editor’s choice in The New York Times (which called it “dazzling" and "big-hearted"), a finalist for the Walden Award, winner of the Green Earth Book Award, and won the Sigurd Olson Nature Writing Award. In addition to being our featured breakfast speaker, Eliot will present an hour-long session immediately following, titled “Fact in Fiction: Weaving Research into Narrative”. Please join us in Bay City, November 11-13! Karen Becknell MALS <mailto:bookwoman@mi.rr.com> bookwoman(a)mi.rr.com Library of Congress TPS Trainer MAME Database Manager mamedatab(a)gmail.com Editor: Michigan Authors & Illustrators Database miaieditor(a)gmail.com “A library is not a luxury but one of the necessities of life.” Henry Ward Beecher

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"Sugared Orange" program at Warren Civic Center Library
by Jennifer Lund 21 Oct '15

21 Oct '15

We are thrilled to welcome back Beata Zatorska and Simon Target to present their latest book, "Sugared Orange" about their travels and the seasonal foods of Poland. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Thank you for your help in promoting our programs! Jennifer Lund Warren Public Library - Civic Center Branch One City Square, Suite 100 Warren, MI 48093-2396 (586) 751-0770

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Cricut For Sale
by GADL YouthServices 20 Oct '15

20 Oct '15

The unit is a Cricut Expressions model number# it comes with: 3- mats 1 Expressions dvd/cd Rom 1- Manual & Quick Guide 2- unopen packs of ink markers 8- Cartridges: 1. Jasmine 2. Give a Hoot 3. Graphically Speaking 4. Create a Critter 5. Accent Essentials 6. Paper Doll Dress Up 7. Doodlecharms 8. Storybook -- *Laura Rodriguez-Irwin, * *Youth Services * Grant Area District Library 122 Elder St Grant, MI 49327 231-834-5713 www.grantlibrary.net

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Michigan Activity Pass and Smart is Cool Day
by Brigette Felix 20 Oct '15

20 Oct '15

Did you know that October 22nd is Smart is Cool Day - https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/smart-is-cool-day/? Celebrate Smart is Cool Day by visiting a local museum and seeing how much you know about its history. Here are some local museums that are part of the MAP program ( http://www.michiganactivitypass.info) Charlevoix Historical Society Museum, Charlevoix - http://chxhistory.com/ Clinton County Historical Society Museum, St. Johns - http://www.pgsmuseum.com Copper Range Historical Museum, South Range - http://www.pasty.com/crhm/ Dearborn Historical Museum, Dearborn - http://thedhm.com/ Gibraltar Historical Museum, Gibraltar - http://www.cityofgibraltar.net/history.htm Hamburg Historical Museum, Hamburg - http://www.hamburg.mi.us/hamburg_historical_museum/index.html Harbor Springs History Museum, Harbor Springs - http://www.harborspringshistory.org/ Holland Museum, Holland - http://www.hollandmuseum.org/ Iron County Historical and Museum Society, Caspian - http://ironcountyhistoricalmuseum.org/ IXL Historical Museum of Hermansville, Hermansville - http://www.hermansville.com/IXLMuseum/Default.htm Lowell Area Historical Museum, Lowell - http://www.lowellmuseum.org/ Menominee Range Historical Museum, Iron Mountain - http://menomineerangehistoricalfoundation.org/museum.htm Michigan’s Heritage Park, Whitehall - http://www.lakeshoremuseum.org/project/michigan-heritage-park/ Monroe County Historical Museum, Monroe - http://monroecountymuseum.com Muskegon Heritage Museum, Muskegon - http://www.muskegonheritage.org North Berrien Historical Museum, Coloma - http://www.northberrienhistory.org/ Oakland County Pioneer and Historical Society, Pontiac - http://www.ocphs.org/drupal-6.1/ Plymouth Historical Museum, Plymouth - http://www.plymouthhistory.org/ Tri-Cities Historical Museum Akeley Building, Grand Haven - http://www.tri-citiesmuseum.org Washtenaw County Historical Society Museum, Ann Arbor - http://washtenawhistory.org/ Wayne Historical Museum, Wayne - http://www.cityofwayne.com/historical_museum.shtml

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Job Opportunity: Executive Director of the Oakland Literacy Council
by Tera Moon 20 Oct '15

20 Oct '15

Hello all - I'm posting the attached job opening on behalf of the Oakland Literacy Council. Tera Moon Assistant Director Bloomfield Township Public Library 1099 Lone Pine Rd. Bloomfield Township, MI 48302 248-642-5800 x112 moontera(a)btpl.org<mailto:moontera@btpl.org>

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Job Opportunity Asst. Director Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library
by Eric Magness-Eubank 20 Oct '15

20 Oct '15

Due to the upcoming retirement of long-time Assistant Director Jeanne Ludlow, the Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library is seeking a new Assistant Director. The Assistant Director is responsible for the operation of the public service/customer experiences of the Library. The leading candidate will possess a strong customer service orientation, the ability to create quality experiences for the users of the library, the ability to coach, mentor, lead and supervise library professionals and paraprofessionals. The Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library is an award-winning organization with high expectations for providing quality services and programs for our community. Full details of the position are available on the library website www.alpenalibrary.org. To apply please submit resume, cover letter, and 3 professional references. These materials may be mailed, or submitted electronically to emeacl(a)alpenalibrary.org. The position is open until filled, however applications received before November 9 will receive highest priority. Eric Magness-Eubank Library Director Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library emeacl(a)alpenalibrary.org 989.356.6188 ex 11

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Contemporary Authors
by Caryn Noel 20 Oct '15

20 Oct '15

Hello All - We've been doing some housekeeping and here is a list of the Contemporary Authors list that we've pulled to date. Please let me know if you are interested in some volumes as replacement or preferably all of it. I would love to find a good home for these great sets! We can ship via RIDES. More reference sets to come - Warmest regards, Caryn Noel Library Director Adam Cardinal Maida Alumni Library 248-706-4212 (phone) cnoel(a)sscms.edu http://www.orchardlakelibrary.com/ 1. The First Revision Series runs from v.1-100 plus an Index with copyrights of 1962-1981 2. The Contemporary Authors: A Bio-Bibliographical Guide to Current Writers in Fiction, General Nonfiction, Poetry, Journalism, Drama, Motion Pictures, Television, and other Fields has volumes 101-146 with copyrights of 1981-1995 3. The Contemporary Authors New Revision Series has volumes 1-68 with missing volumes of 57 and 61. We have an index and the copyright dates are 1962-1998 4. Contemporary Authors the Permanent Series has a copyright of 1965-1978 and we have v.1 and v.2 Judy Edwards Adam Cardinal Maida Alumni Library 3535 Indian Trail Rd. Orchard Lake, MI 48324 jedwards(a)sscms.edu<mailto:jedwards@sscms.edu> 248 683-0525

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Part-Time School Outreach Librarian
by Lisa Mulvenna 20 Oct '15

20 Oct '15

Are you looking for a new challenge? The Clinton-Macomb Public Library is looking for a second School Outreach Librarian. This new position will be responsible for building strong partnerships between the library and the administration, faculty, and PTOs of our six school districts and 40+ schools. In addition, they will develop and implement outreach opportunities where children, their families, or educators will be present. Expect that kids and teens, grades K-12, from all over our two townships will want to see you when they visit the library-you will be famous! If this sounds like you, please visit http://bit.ly/1OPY7zv to read the full position posting. Lisa Mulvenna Head of Youth/YA Services Clinton-Macomb Public Library 40900 Romeo Plank Clinton Township, MI 48038 (586) 226-5031 phone (586) 226-5038 fax www.cmpl.org<http://www.cmpl.org/> [Presenter]

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