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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT – SUBSTITUTE LIBRARIAN/ORIGINAL CATALOGER
by Kelly Rembert 09 Mar '15

09 Mar '15

SOUTHFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY 26300 EVERGREEN ROAD SOUTHFIELD, MI 48076 www.southfieldlibrary.org JOB ANNOUNCEMENT – SUBSTITUTE LIBRARIAN/ORIGINAL CATALOGER POSITION: The Southfield Public Library has a Support Services Substitute Librarian position available. The primary responsibility is to provide original cataloging for new library materials as needed, some ILS support, and some reference service and readers’ advisory at Adult Services public services desks. REQUIREMENT: An A.L.A. accredited MLS degree, is required. Original cataloging experience or training is required. ILS experience preferred. SCHEDULE: Substitute librarians work a varied schedule. The schedule is flexible and posted several months in advance. SALARY: The starting salary is $15.00 per hour with no benefits. Annual salary increases up to $20.00/hour. APPLY TO: Application deadline: Friday, March 27, 2015 Please send a cover letter and resume to: Mary Beall, Deputy City Librarian Southfield Public Library 26300 Evergreen Road Southfield, MI 48076 mbeall(a)sfldlib.org

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Howell Library is selling a few more items
by McKee, Diane 09 Mar '15

09 Mar '15

The Howell Carnegie Library is selling a few items they no longer need. Search Craigslist for "Howell Carnegie Library" or CLICK HERE http://detroit.craigslist.org/search/sss?query=howell%20carnegie%20library&… ALL ITEMS ARE AS IS Diane McKee Howell Carnegie Library 517-546-0720 www.howelllibrary.org

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Michigan Library Cooperative Directors Association: Statement in Support of School Libraries and Librarians
by Denise Hooks 09 Mar '15

09 Mar '15

Hello, The Michigan Library Cooperative Directors Association has approved the following statement in support of school libraries and librarians. Please do not hesitate to share the statement with your library board; library staff; state and U.S. legislators; school superintendents; school administrators; school librarians; and school board members. Thank you. [cid:image001.jpg@01D05A64.A4A3C4D0] Michigan Library Cooperative Directors Association Statement on School Libraries and Librarians The Michigan Cooperative Directors Association fully endorses the Michigan Department of Education and the Library of Michigan’s support for school library media centers. School media centers are an integral part of the K-12 education for the students in Michigan and provide a thirteen year foundation in teaching and learning. In addition, the MCDA supports the employment of fully certified school librarians/media specialists in every public and private school in the state. Studies show that schools who have librarians working with teachers on curriculum needs and students who receive instruction in library research are not only higher achievers, but are also prepared for higher education and career pursuits. Information and digital literacy skill development are the foundation of excellent school library programs and are vitally important to successfully meeting Michigan’s Common Core Standards. Each student should be able to experience a school media center environment where research and exploration are enhanced by a dedicated school media specialist. Furthermore, the MCDA supports the belief that the ‘birth to elder’ continuum includes all types of libraries – school, public, academic, and special - in order to develop and maintain a fully informed community of individuals in our state. Cooperatives recognize that each type of library contributes to educational excellence in Michigan. School libraries and librarians are equal partners in that equation. Adopted February 20, 2015 Michigan Library Cooperative Directors Association Detroit Library Cooperative ▪ Lakeland Library Cooperative ▪ Mid-Michigan Library League ▪ Mideastern Michigan Library Cooperative ▪ Northland Library Cooperative ▪ Southwest Library Cooperative ▪ Suburban Library Cooperative ▪ Superiorland Cooperative ▪ The Library Network ▪ White Pine Library Cooperative ▪ Woodlands Library Cooperative Denise Hooks Director, Mideastern Michigan Library Cooperative President, Michigan Library Cooperative Directors Association (810) 232-7119

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Enhancements to select Gale databases effective April 2
by Borrelli, Eunice (MDE) 09 Mar '15

09 Mar '15

Hello all, This is a follow-up to a previous message about changes coming to some Gale databases - InfoTrac products, In Context products, and Gale Virtual Reference Library (GVRL). Prior to April 2, please take a few minutes to follow the link in the upper left corner of each affected database to "Try New Experience" and see the changes firsthand. For further details see: http://solutions.cengage.com/enhancements2015/features/iba=15E-GL0276/ Here is a brief summary of some changes: * All 3 now employ responsive design and should scale to even smart phone size * Menus previously on the left are now on the right * New Interface colors are black/dark grey, white, and an orange (which is considered one of the most "pop able" colors for online design) * The listen feature has been moved on GVRL to make it more visible and used * The list of "Tools" has been reordered to reflect usage from most frequently "Citation Tools" to least "Share" * Design changes are an attempt to establish commonality among the 3 products * The interlinking feature between GVRL and Academic OneFile has been preserved * No functionality has been removed, just relocated in some cases Eunice Eunice C. Borrelli, Michigan eLibrary Internet Librarian Library of Michigan/Michigan Dept. of Education, 702 W. Kalamazoo St., Lansing, MI 48909 Phone: 517.241.4996 Toll Free: 877.479.0021 Fax: 517.373.5700 The Library of Michigan is pleased to share a new video series highlighting Michigan libraries & how they are making a difference in their communities. To experience Michigan libraries in a new light, visit http://brightside.cedam.info/ & watch the 21st Century Libraries episode. [Culture of Reading-A (2)] Celebrate "March is Reading Month!" Support the MDE Culture of Reading. www.michigan.gov/cultureofreading<http://www.michigan.gov/cultureofreading>

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MDMLG April 2nd FREE 4 MLA Credit CE Course
by Figg, Bethany J 09 Mar '15

09 Mar '15

There are still spots left! Register today! The MDMLG Professional Development Committee cordially invites you to attend the free April CE Course "PubMed for Experts" on Thursday, April 2, 2015, from 9am to 1pm in the Shiffman Medical Library. This course is accredited for 4 MLA CE credits. We hope you can join us! Please register, using the online form (http://www.mdmlg.org/PubMed%20for%20Experts%20Registration.docx) by March 20th! There is no cost for this class! We look forward to seeing you! Thank you, The MDMLG Professional Development Committee Bethany Figg, MBA, MLIS *: bethany.figg(a)cmich.edu<mailto:bethany.figg@cmich.edu> *: Visit us online!<med.cmich.edu/ks> Librarian | CMU Medical Education Partners 1000 Houghton, Saginaw MI 48602 *: 989-583-6950 | 6: 989-583-6898 Central Values: Integrity | Respect | Empathy | Inclusiveness | Social Responsibility | Excellence | Innovation

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Library Director position open! Carmel Clay (IN) Public Library
by Jobeth Bradbury 09 Mar '15

09 Mar '15

Library Director-Carmel Clay (IN) Public Library Connect|Discover a "once in a lifetime library opportunity" in a beautiful Midwest setting. The Board of Trustees of the Carmel Clay (IN) Public Library <http://www.carmel.lib.in.us/> seeks a visionary, strategic leader with passion, creativity, and innovation to lead a stellar organization and community forward providing quality services and programs. The CCPL seven-member Board of Trustees is searching for that unique candidate who has the energy and enthusiasm and ability to recognize and contribute to the Library's successes and solid foundation in the Carmel Clay area. The new Director will bring a talent to engage staff and the public in showcasing and expanding the Library's role in the community to include a "library without walls;" a welcoming, warm physical space for Carmel citizens connecting to each other; collaborative external partnerships; and being a strong, clear voice for CCPL. The Carmel Clay Public Library staff serves 86,000 residents through a single 116,000 sq. ft. Library (opened in 1999). With a $6.5 million annual budget, the Library circulated 2.1 million items in 2014 and hosted 2,000+ programs. <http://www.carmel.in.gov/index.aspx> Carmel, Indiana, CNN Money Magazine's No 1 Place to Live in America (2012), has transformed itself from a sleepy suburban edge city of Indianapolis to a fast-growing, economically-thriving vibrant city that is no longer simply a place to sleep at night. Carmel citizens are highly educated and value Carmel's excellent schools, low taxes, and safe neighborhoods. It is a coveted place to live with distinct areas and architecture. A progressive city government has adopted a new-urbanism approach to planning-attracting a younger population starting out in their careers and a seasoned citizenry who are looking for empty-nester living. The City's approach to walkability has made Carmel one of the most bike-friendly communities in Indiana. You can live, work, shop, and enjoy a high quality of life without a car. Signature attractions include the Carmel Arts and Design District (galleries, restaurants, and shops); the Center for the Performing Arts under the artistic direction of Michael Feinstein, and home for his Great American Songbook Foundation; and the Monon Community Center-an outdoor nature and water park. For more information on the Carmel Clay Public Library and the Carmel Clay area, see <http://www.gossagesager.com/ccpllinks.htm> Carmel Clay Links. Responsibilities. The Library Director serves as the chief executive officer of the Library and is responsible for the administration of all library functions within the goals, guidelines, and policies established by the Library Board of Trustees. This responsibility includes the organization and dissemination of information and services through the effective utilization of library resources. The Director is also responsible for the facilities, financial management, and personnel of the library, under the governance and oversight of the Board. The Director is expected to provide a leadership role within the Library, the community, and the library profession. The Director serves as the official representative of the Library. See Library Director <http://gossagesager.com/ccpljobdesc.pdf> job description for additional details. Qualifications. Minimum qualifications for the position are an ALA-accredited Master's Degree in Library Science and the ability to obtain and retain professional certification in compliance with Indiana state law. Preferred qualifications are a minimum of eight years of library experience with at least four years of administrative experience. Essential attributes and skills include: vision, creativity, energy and enthusiasm; superior written and oral communications skills; demonstrated success in effectively promoting library services to the community; political acumen; sound fiscal and budgeting skills; collaborative and consensus-building skills; experience in recruiting, mentoring, evaluating and retaining an excellent staff; and a thorough knowledge of current trends and "best practices" for library service. Proven success working effectively with a policy-making board is highly desirable. Compensation. The starting salary range is $95,000-120,000 (with placement dependent upon experience and qualifications) with an attractive benefits package. For further information contact <http://www.gossagesager.com/> Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates via email or telephone. To start the application process, send a meaningful cover letter and your resume as Word or pdf attachments to <mailto:danbradbury@gossagesager.com> Dan Bradbury or <mailto:jobethbradbury@gossagesager.com> Jobeth Bradbury. The position closes April 26, 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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Re: [Michlib-l] StoryCorps @ Flint Public Library
by Susan Wizinsky 08 Mar '15

08 Mar '15

Yes, it is great news indeed! I'm especially excited because as a librarian at Baker College of Flint, I also work with pieces of Flint's varied history in our "archive". Best Wishes in this exciting endeavor, Susan Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Smartphone -------- Original message -------- From: Bill Harmer <bharmer(a)chelseadistrictlibrary.org> Date: 03/08/2015 2:10 PM (GMT-05:00) To: Kay Schwartz <kschwartz(a)fpl.info> Cc: michlib-l(a)mail2.mcls.org Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] StoryCorps @ Flint Public Library Dear Kay, This is so incredibly exciting. What a wonderful opportunity for you, your staff, and your library to showcase why libraries are the perfect environment for sharing stories and our heritage. Please keep us informed about this program as it moves forward. I'm interested in learning about your experience. Congratulations! Sincerely, Bill On Fri, Mar 6, 2015 at 3:17 PM, Kay Schwartz <kschwartz(a)fpl.info> wrote: MI Library folks, We now can share that Flint Public Library has been named one of 10 StoryCorps @ your library sites for 2015! Found out last Friday but had to keep it under wraps until ALA was ready to announce! http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2015/03/ala-announces-10-public-libr… ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Kay Schwartz Director of Library Services Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley Street, Flint, MI 48502 Phone: 810-249-2038 Mobile: 810-275-4642 _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l(a)mcls.org http://mail2.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l

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Free U-M Maker Workshops! (3/28 for librarians & other informal educators of K-8 students; 4/18 & 4/25 for K-8 school-based educators)
by Kristin Fontichiaro 08 Mar '15

08 Mar '15

Please help us spread the word! Thanks to funding from the U-M Third Century Initiative and the UMSI Founders Fund, Michigan Makers is hosting two *free *Making Maker Learners conferences for those who work with K-8 students in formal or informal settings. Join us for a conversation about how we can harness learners' curiosity and help them program, tinker, construct, engineer, sew, and make their own creations. There will be time for discussion, hands-on experimentation, and even giveaways. Those who work with K-8 students in *informal learning settings* (e.g., libraries, community centers, and after school programs) should register for the Saturday,March 28 session. Those who work with K-8 students in f*ormal classroom settings* should register for the Saturday sessions on April 18 and 25, because they include a focus on assessment of maker learning. Thanks to our colleagues in the U-M School of Educaction, SCECH credits are available and free! (As Michigan Makers does not work with high school students, these workshops are not well-suited to those who work with high schoolers.) For more details and to register, please visit: *https://sites.google.com/a/umich.edu/making-makers/ <https://sites.google.com/a/umich.edu/making-makers/>* For questions, please email conference coordinator Sandy Ng at *makingmakers(a)umich.edu <makingmakers(a)umich.edu>.* Best, Kristin -- Kristin Fontichiaro University of Michigan School of Information 4427 North Quad 105 S. State St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1285 Blog <http://fontichiaro.com/activelearning> | Michigan Makers Project <http://umsi.info/makers> | Book an Appointment <https://www.google.com/calendar/selfsched?sstoken=UUFHX1E5cXRtYUVQfGRlZmF1b…>

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StoryCorps @ Flint Public Library
by Kay Schwartz 08 Mar '15

08 Mar '15

MI Library folks, We now can share that Flint Public Library has been named one of 10 StoryCorps @ your library sites for 2015! Found out last Friday but had to keep it under wraps until ALA was ready to announce! http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2015/03/ala-announces-10-public-libr… ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Kay Schwartz Director of Library Services Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley Street, Flint, MI 48502 Phone: 810-249-2038 Mobile: 810-275-4642

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MAP Sinks To A New (7th Level) Low
by Jim Flury 06 Mar '15

06 Mar '15

All, In our never ending quest to deliver to you new and exciting MAP adventures that you can in turn share with your patrons, we have mined the depths, sunk to new lows, and hit (poor) rock bottom. How low can we go? How about 2,400 feet underground, to the seventh level! Beginning May 24, 2015 your patrons can do the same, thanks to our newest MAP partner http://quincymine.com/index.php?main_page=page&id=4&chapter=4 Quincy Mine was known as "Old Reliable" for its long record of dividend paying to the company's shareholders. Old Reliable hasn't produced copper in 70 years. But thanks to MAP, in cooperation with Old Reliable you will soon be able to produce dividends for and with your patrons in the form of a fun and educational opportunity for them. Those who don't have U.P. roots (like I do) may be wondering what the "poor rock" reference in the first paragraph means. Poor rock is the rock that is left over following copper extraction. We would call it "tailings" today. You can still see piles of poor rock around the Keweenaw, and you can find leftover copper in that poor rock, too. I know, on account I've done it :) Thank you for your promotion and support of the Michigan Activity Pass program. Sincerely, Jim Flury 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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