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Fwd: Support School Libraries
by Lester, Kathy 07 Jul '15

07 Jul '15

Please see the forwarded message from ALA. Please support school libraries by calling Senator Stabenow's and Sentator Peter's offices. It is easy to do following the ALA instructions at the forwarded "Call Now!" link. Thank you! -Kathy Kathy Lester, MLIS, MA MAME Past-President, 2014 School Librarian/Technology Integrationist East Middle School, Plymouth-Canton Schools *2012 **State Librarian's Excellence Award Winner* <http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,2351,7-160-19270_20585-289712--…> kathyL(a)mimame.org cell: 810-333-5873 *From: *"ALA Washington Office" <districtdispatch(a)alawash.org> *Sent: *Tuesday, July 7, 2015 10:01:53 AM *Subject: *Support School Libraries We have been told that the Senate will begin debating S.1177, the Every Child Achieves Act of 2015, a bill that would reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), as early as tomorrow. Now is the time to call your Senators to ask that they support the bipartisan Reed-Cochran library amendment when S.1177 comes to the floor of the Senate! For more information about the Reed-Cochran amendment, click here <http://cqrcengage.com/ala/app/thru?ep=AAAAC2Flc0NpcGhlcjAx-xbMkJ9wzVPWzaJLE…> (pdf). Call Now! <http://cqrcengage.com/ala/app/take-action?engagementId=114675&ep=AAAAC2Flc0…> Unsubscribe <http://cqrcengage.com/ala/app/subscriptions?r=AAAAC2Flc0NpcGhlcjAxCsHusIABB…> [image: Powered by CQRC Engage] <http://cqrcengage.com/ala/app/thru?ep=AAAAC2Flc0NpcGhlcjAxDd4pz5FOvg0dSdpm0…>

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Colon Township Library 'Superhero' themed Parade Float
by Julie Censke 07 Jul '15

07 Jul '15

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Position Re-Posted -Director, Menominee (MI) County Library
by marianne 07 Jul '15

07 Jul '15

*DIRECTOR MENOMINEE COUNTY (MI) LIBRARY* The Board of Trustees of the Menominee County (MI) Library is seeking a qualified, innovative, hands-on leader to manage and enhance this Class IV public library located in Stephenson, Michigan.The Menominee County Library includes the main library in Stephenson, a branch in Hermansville, and a bookmobile that provides materials to schools and community stops throughout the county. The library is located in the southern part of the scenic Upper Peninsula of Michigan, just twenty miles north of the city of Menominee, “where the best of Michigan begins.”Opportunities for outdoor activities abound year-round and the “UP” offers easy access to thousands of acres of unspoiled forests, numerous natural waterfalls, and miles and miles of glorious shoreline! With a friendly, experienced and dedicated staff of four, a budget of $350,000, and active Friends of the Library volunteers, the library system provides superior, personalized service to a population of over 14,000. For more information about the library, visit www.uproc.lib.mi.us/Menominee <http://www.uproc.lib.mi.us/Menominee>. To learn more about the community, visit www.menomineecounty.com <http://www.menomineecounty.com>, www.stephenson-mi.com <http://www.stephenson-mi.com>, www.cityofmenominee.org <http://www.cityofmenominee.org>. *The successful candidate *will be a customer-oriented individual who enjoys the small-town Upper Peninsula way of life and who appreciates the daily opportunity to interact with the public as a hands-on director. Proven personnel management skills, a comprehensive understanding of library finances and budgeting and excellent overall financial management ability, coupled with a flexible and energetic approach is essential. Strong communication skills and the ability to comfortably represent the library in the community are key. In addition, comprehensive knowledge regarding current technology and its use in public libraries and a thorough understanding of current public library operations and services is essential. *The Position requires *a Master’s degree in library science or library and information science degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association.*In addition*, the position *requires* a minimum of two*//*years management and supervisory experience, preferably in a library setting. For a complete position description please contact Marianne(a)hartzell-mikaconsulting.com <mailto:Marianne@hartzell-mikaconsulting.com>. *Beginning Salary: *$45,000 to $48,600dependent on experience and qualifications. Generous*//*benefit packageincludes health, vision, dental and life insurance, MERS defined contribution plan, and paid leave time. *Applications *will be accepted until the position is filled, but those received by *5:00 PM (EDT) *Monday, *August//3//*will receive first consideration. *Electronic submissions required.Interested individuals should forward a cover letter, _which specifically addresses the position requirements_, a resume, and three professional references, including complete contact information*. ** Electronic submissions and requests for additional information should be directed to:Marianne Hartzell at marianne(a)hartzell-mikaconsulting.com <mailto:marianne@hartzell-mikaconsulting.com>or via telephone at (517) 719-3487. */Menominee County is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/* -- Marianne Hartzell, Consultant marianne(a)hartzell-mikaconsulting.com Hartzell-Mika Consulting, LLC P.O. Box 4396 East Lansing, Michigan 48823 517.719.3487 Online at: www.hartzell-mikaconsulting.com check us out on Facebook!

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It's Raffle Time: Three Time Emmy Award Winner, Under the Radar Michigan!
by Jim Flury 07 Jul '15

07 Jul '15

All, Many of you (and your patrons, too) enjoy the Emmy Award winning (yes, UTR just won its THIRD Emmy) television show Under the Radar Michigan. The discounted UTR book and dvd purchase order opportunity was extremely well received by Michigan libraries. Tom Daldin and Jim Edelman are great friends of Michigan libraries, and if you have a chance to attend the MLA fall conference you can meet Tom and Jim, who will be the keynote speakers at the Thursday, October 29 luncheon: http://www.milibraries.org/prof-development-networking/annual-conference/fe… In keeping with all of the above, I am very pleased to announce that Tom and Jim of UTR have generously agreed to donate their time to present their program at a total of SIX Michigan public libraries over the course of 15 months, beginning in September, 2015 and concluding in November, 2016. How well received is their program in a public library? Here is what the director of one TLN member library had to say: "We hosted the Under the Radar guys and it was fabulous. Tom Daldin and Jim Edelman from UTR accomplished something that doesn't happen often: they made us laugh over and over * and * reminded us how great Michiganders are. UTR isn't about "the best of the best" it's about the unique towns, festivals and travel opportunities there are in our state. It really boils down to the people behind these destinations. The coolest thing is that Tom and Jim are a Michigan success story themselves. They both found themselves out of work during the recession. They knew each other as fellow media professionals, so they put their heads together and started pitching ideas to PBS. Their book sales were brisk (we're hoping there can be a group discounted buy, maybe, for public libraries in Michigan?). At least four of our guests (full-house) said it was the best program they'd ever attended! Don't you want to have them, too?" Yes, you do. And six of you can. We promised you a raffle, and now it's UTR RAFFLE TIME! We have grouped Michigan public libraries into six geographic regions. One winning library will be chosen from each of the six geographic regions. Each of the six winning libraries will then work with Tom and Jim to come up with a date for a program that mutually works for both parties. Program slots are September and early November, 2015; February, 2016; May, 2016; July, 2016; early November, 2016. The drawing will be held at The Library Network on Monday, July 13. You need not be present to win :) If you would like to enter our Under the Radar Michigan raffle to have a chance to have Tom Daldin and Jim Edelman present a program at your library, please reply to this email by no later than Sunday, July 12. Good luck! 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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Tuskegee Airmen at Detroit Public Library branches
by Jennifer Dye 06 Jul '15

06 Jul '15

The Detroit Public Library celebrates the Tuskegee Airmen as part of summer reading's Every Hero Has a Story. The Tuskegee Airmen will be represented at several branches of the Detroit Public Library by Alfonso King, retired Master Sergeant. Mr. King is a member of the Macon-Thomas Chapter of West Bloomfield of the Tuskegee Airmen Inc., and heads up the chapter’s speakers’ bureau. Parkman Branch, 1766 Oakman Blvd., July 6 at 6:00. 313-481-1811 Wilder Branch, 7140 East 7 Mile, July 8 at 6:00. 313-481-1871 (open W-F) Lincoln Branch, 1221 East 7 Mile, July 27 at 6:00. 313-481-1781 (open M-Tu) Jennifer Jennifer Dye Assistant Manager Lincoln and Wilder branches Detroit Public Library jdye(a)detroitpubliclibrary.org 313-481-1781 (M-T) 313-481-1871 (W-F)

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MCLS workshops - prerequisites offered this summer
by Suzanne Robinson 06 Jul '15

06 Jul '15

Wide distribution -- please share. Hi, everyone -- Many of the more advanced workshops that we offer require either a set of skills that you already have or a workshop to help you gain those skills. We are offering those classes in July and August to allow you to be ready for other workshops. Check out our summer offerings here: https://www.mcls.org/training-events/training-events-list/ Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks, Suzanne Part time Hours: Office hours: Tuesday and Thursday 9a - 3p, with slight variations I work from home also, and I check email regularly. Email is the best way to reach me. ------------------------------------ Suzanne Robinson, AMLS Continuing Education Librarian Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 1407 Rensen St., Suite 1 Lansing, MI 48910 800-530-9019 ext 134 mcls.org

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Re: [Michlib-l] Selling books online
by aestelle＠otsegolibrary.org 06 Jul '15

06 Jul '15

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FW: Job Posting-Children's Library Assistant
by Neica Dey 06 Jul '15

06 Jul '15

Please post on behalf of the Public Libraries of Saginaw. Thank you. The Public Libraries of Saginaw is seeking enthusiastic and energetic applicants for the position of Part-time Children's Library Assistant at our busy suburban library, Zauel Memorial in Saginaw Township. The job posting is attached and also available on our website at http://www.saginawlibrary.org/your-library/library-employment/. Neica Dey Human Resources and Finance Manager 989-755-9833 ndey(a)saginawlibrary.org<mailto:ndey@saginawlibrary.org>

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Closes in one week! Mt. Lebanon (PA) Public Library Director Position
by Jobeth Bradbury 06 Jul '15

06 Jul '15

MT. LEBANON PUBLIC LIBRARY: more.of what you want in a directorship. Build on outstanding community support and a record of success as the next director of Mt. Lebanon Public Library <http://www.mtlebanonlibrary.org/> . The Board of Trustees seek a dynamic and experienced professional ready to lead a thriving, well established, award-winning public library that is a vital contributor to Mt. Lebanon community life. Working with the Board, staff, and a strong corps of volunteers, the next director will continue to honor and build on the Library's Principles for Excellence <http://www.mtlebanonlibrary.org/DocumentCenter/View/90> including continuing its thriving relationships with municipal and county agencies as well as its ongoing efforts to create a shared community vision of excellent library services. Governed by a seven-member Board, the Library serves the 33,000 Mt. Lebanon residents with a dedicated staff of 22.4FTE and a $1.7 million annual operating budget from a single 29,000 sq. ft. library (renovated and expanded in 1997) in the heart of Mt. Lebanon. Significant financial and volunteer support come from the Friends of the Library with their "Book Cellar," an on-going fundraiser, and thousands of volunteer hours annually. A Community with Character-Mt. Lebanon is a friendly, bustling South Hills enclave just seven miles south of downtown Pittsburgh. Mt. Lebanon is a premier example of one of the first "automobile suburbs" with easy access by car to the city. Today, in addition to excellent public transportation to downtown Pittsburgh, residents appreciate living in a 'walkable' community with a variety of neighborhoods, a healthy business district and a nationally renowned school system. With the many wonderful restaurants and shopping venues centrally located in Uptown Mt. Lebanon, there is a wide range of dining and shopping options. Houses are varied and unique-a large portion of Mt. Lebanon homes are listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the cost of living is reasonable. Pittsburgh is minutes away and offers all of the amenities of a larger metropolitan area. To learn more about Mt. Lebanon, the Library, and the community, see Mt Lebanon links <http://www.gossagesager.com/mtlebanonlinks.htm> . Responsibilities: The Library Director works with library trustees to realize and build upon the strategic vision of the library. Responsibilities include carrying out the mission of the library; providing leadership for the overall effective and efficient operation of the library; and providing leadership in the library, community, and the library profession. The successful Director will have extensive knowledge of public library philosophy, principles, and practices; issues and trends; technology; collections; staffing; services to various groups; and facilities. Strong oral and written skills, the ability to exercise independent judgment, take initiative, think analytically, and the ability to plan, budget, and implement public library services are essential traits. Additional qualities include the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and the public and proficiency with computers, online information resources, cataloging and circulation systems. See the full job description at Mt. Lebanon Director Position Description. <http://www.gossagesager.com/mtlebanonjobdesc.pdf> Qualifications: A Master's Degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited school; and eight years of professional-level library experience with at least four years of increasingly responsible administrative experience and two years of budgeting experience. Experience working with or reporting to a governing board is highly desirable. Compensation: The position offers a hiring salary range of $85,000-$95,000 (dependent upon experience and qualifications) and an attractive benefits package. For further information, contact Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates <http://www.gossagesager.com> via email or phone. To start the application process, send a meaningful cover letter and resume as Word or pdf attachments to Karen Miller <mailto:karenmiller@gossagesager.com> or Jobeth Bradbury <mailto:%20jobethbradbury@gossagesager.com> . The position closes July 12, 2015. 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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Selling books online
by Christine Hage 03 Jul '15

03 Jul '15

Our Friends of the Library have been selling books online for several years and have had great success. They've earned $17,000 so far THIS year. It is completely a volunteer operation and none of them had any special training or experience in book selling. Volunteers scan donations to the library and all library withdrawals. The scanner and its software costs us about $400 a year. We recently got a second scanner and because it was the second it was slightly less. The scanner matches the ISBN number against items on sale at Amazon, ABE and maybe a few other databases. If the item pops up as selling on line for more than $10 we list it. A separate team of 4 or 5 people who were self-taught and now train our new volunteers do the listings. We often can find the same book online and don't have to come up with original posting information. We make excellent money on library withdrawals too. Another team of volunteers have someone in every morning that handling the packaging and shipping of materials. We can have anywhere to 700 - 800 titles listed on Amazon at any one time. We list them for 4 or 5 months and then reduce the price if they aren't moving. We have 100% satisfaction rating on Amazon. It is a lot of work, but our volunteers love it. They are able to sell a lot books. I would highly recommend online selling to you. Christine Lind Garden , 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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