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Job Posting
by Megan Bravo 02 Mar '15

02 Mar '15

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT KENT DISTRICT LIBRARY An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer POSITION TITLE: Webmaster (union) APPLICATION PERIOD: LOCATION: Service Center Beginning: March 2, 2015 RATE: $21.85/hr Full-time, 40 hrs/wk Closing Date: March 16, 2015 Kent District Library is especially interested in candidates that show the potential for innovative and creative thinking in the delivery of web-based services. DUTIES: Under the general direction of the Communications Manager, the Webmaster creates and maintains the Library's Internet and Intranet and social media sites in order to effectively promote library services, resources, and internal communication. Builds and maintains the Library's Internet and SharePoint Intranet web pages, including incorporation of graphics. Develops strategies and implements innovative web-based services and applications that maximize the value of the KDL Website as a resource to patrons and staff. Manages and maintains blogs, facilitates discussions boards, conducts polls, and generates date to support the Library's data needs for business intelligence. Collaborates with the KDL Communications Department and other KDL teams, such as the Social Media Workgroup, to leverage the use of the KDL Website and social media venues as marketing tools. Serves as the internal subject-matter expert and departmental liaison for internet and intranet functionality. Plans the technology needs related to the websites to support marketing, communications, public relations and library resources as needed, obtaining necessary vendor quotes, collaborating with IT and other departments and stakeholders. Maintains awareness of current computer trends through periodicals, conferences, professional organizations and other relevant sources. Maintains a working knowledge of technology applications, creating proposals and strategies for the implantation of emerging technologies for the benefit of KDL. Performs other duties as assigned. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: The job requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study. One to two years of experience in website development, programming, or related field. Strong working knowledge of HTML, CSS, and WordPress. Strong working knowledge of JavaScript and web development tools such as Adobe Dreamweaver and Fireworks. Familiarity with web accessibility standards, including mobile web and responsive design, information architecture and content strategy for the web. Experience with graphic design and awareness of web graphic principles. Analytical ability and experience in troubleshooting applicable software and ability to provide website editorial activities including gathering and researching information that enhances the value of the website from a user perspective. Ability to use Google Analytics and various web and social media analysis utilities to maintain accurate website, web-resource and social media statistics. Experience with web analytics analysis. Ability to provide individual and group instruction on technical topics. Ability to work under general supervision with latitude in exercising independent judgment and discretion subject to Library policies and procedures and professional practices. Effective time management skills necessary to work on multiple projects. Must be able to meet deadlines and established timetables. Interpersonal and communication skills necessary to work with a variety of individuals and establish effective working relationships with Library patrons and personnel. Must be able to demonstrate effective oral and written communications skills, including the ability to answer technical questions in non-technical terms. Visual acuity necessary to accurately read computer screen displays. Manual dexterity to work with small parts such as small screws or work in tight, difficult to reach locations. Physical ability to lift/carry/push/pull computer equipment weighing up to 40 pounds. Hearing ability to answer telephone and patron inquiries. Access to reliable transportation. DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: One to two years of library work experience or non-profit settings preferred. HOURS AND LOCATION: KDL provides library services to our local communities seven days per week. All positions may require some evening and weekend hours, including Sundays. While this position is currently assigned to the above location, KDL reserves the right to require all employees to be available for assignments at any KDL location. All applicants for employment must be made on the Kent District Library<http://tbe.taleo.net/CH09/ats/careers/jobSearch.jsp?org=KDL&cws=1> electronic application form and completed in full. Resumes will not be accepted or evaluated in lieu of application. All applicants must meet the minimum and special eligibility requirements, as listed on this job announcement, for the vacancy and file a timely application in order to be considered. Separate application forms must be submitted for each position for which an applicant wishes to apply.

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Two days left to register at the regular price for the Michigan in Perspective: The Local History Conference
by HSM Web 02 Mar '15

02 Mar '15

Two days left to register at the regular price for the Michigan in Perspective: The Local History Conference! With expanded content filling two full days, a reception at the Edsel and Eleanor Ford House, an unprecedented historical fashion show and reception, and approximately 50 exhibitor tables, the Michigan in Perspective: The Local History Conference is already shaping up to be a record-breaking event. Register today! <http://www.hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Michigan-in-Perspectiv e-online.pdf> <http://www.hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Michigan-in-Perspectiv e-online.pdf> Click here to download the flyer for more information and session descriptions. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/conferences/local-history-conference/registration /> Go to online registration. Now in its 57th year, the Michigan in Perspective conference will take place at the Best Western Sterling Inn Banquet & Conference Center in Sterling Heights on March 13 and 14, 2015. The largest of HSM's three conferences, the Michigan in Perspective: The Local History Conference offers a diverse view of Michigan's past and is open to anyone interested in state or regional history. This year's keynote topics range from Belle Isle and the DIA to a look at the 13th Amendment 150 years later and how the automobile has influenced fashion. Participants will have the opportunity to attend 25 breakout sessions that address local and statewide history, explore the Edsel and Eleanor Ford House during the Friday evening reception, and visit with history-related exhibitors. _____ _____ The Historical Society of Michigan is our state's oldest cultural organization, founded in 1828 by territorial governor Lewis Cass and explorer Henry Schoolcraft. A nongovernmental nonprofit, the Society focuses on publications, conferences, education, awards and recognition programming, and support for local history organizations to preserve and promote Michigan's rich history. _____ For more information on the Historical Society of Michigan, please visit <http://www.hsmichigan.org/> www.hsmichigan.org or e-mail us at <mailto:hsm@hsmichigan.org> hsm(a)hsmichigan.org. _____ The Historical Society of Michigan 5815 Executive Dr. . Lansing, MI 48911 Phone: (517) 324-1828 . FAX: (517) 324-4370 <http://www.hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Michigan-in-Perspectiv e-online.pdf> Click here to download the flyer for more information and session descriptions. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/conferences/local-history-conference/registration /> Go to online registration. No Time Machine Needed! Be transported from the 1700s all the way through the 1950s with the all-new, must-see Loosening the Laces Historical Fashion Show! 45-plus re-enactors will walk the runway to bring Michigan's history to life through fashion. See French Voyageurs, Woodland Indians, Civil War soldiers, Victorian and Edwardian socialites, flappers, and more! Plus, rumor has it that you'll have the opportunity to "meet" President and Mrs. Lincoln, Rosie the Riveter, Harriet Tubman, and others! This unprecedented event is brought to you by HSM and Lynn Anderson, Victoria Mobley, and Elaine Vermeersch of Fashion and the Automobile. Hurry! Seating is limited! <http://www.hsmichigan.org/conferences/local-history-conference/registration /> Reserve your spot today! This e-mail is sent to our members and friends to keep you updated on historical activities and opportunities to learn more about our state's history. To opt-out, please respond to this e-mail with "remove" in the subject line.

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Library-related webinars for March
by White, Shannon (MDE) 02 Mar '15

02 Mar '15

The March list of free library-related webinars is now available from the Library of Michigan. Highlights include the following: * Responding to a Budget Crisis - March 24 from United from Libraries * Summer reading - School Visits and Summer Reading - March 4 from Library of Michigan * Before You Hire an Architect: Reduce Costs and Risks, Produce Better Results - March 11 from 4Good * Learn from the Past, Prepare for the Future - March 10 from OCLC * Assisting Patrons with E-Readers: Tactics for Teaching & Troubleshooting - March 18 from Tech Soup There's a lot more to take a look at so be sure to review the listing and see what's in it for you! You can find the webinar list on our website, www.michigan.gov/libraryce<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryce> at the beginning of each month. If you have questions about a particular event, please contact the organization presenting the instruction. Shannon ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Shannon D. White Library of Michigan 702 West Kalamazoo, P.O. Box 30007, Lansing, MI 48909-7507 Ph: 517-373-9489; Fax: 517-373-5700 Toll free: 877-479-0021 whites29(a)michigan.gov<mailto:whites29@michigan.gov> http://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan

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MAP in the Freep! Tell All Your Friends
by Jim Flury 02 Mar '15

02 Mar '15

Tell your enemies, too, as they'll become your friends after you let them know that, beginning May 24, they can get a free pass to a state park/campground/recreation area/historic site. This article has in excess of 2,500 shares on Facebook. Keep the MAP ball rolling. http://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2015/02/28/michigan-activity… Also, feel free to share this article with any local venue you believe would be a good "fit" for MAP. Local recruitment by libraries works. How do I know? I had been trying to "recruit", without success, a new museum I felt would be a very important partner for MAP. Last week I got an email from the museum itself, asking if they could join MAP. I knew my efforts had nothing to do with this, as too long had gone by since the last time I had contacted the museum. But I was pretty sure I knew the identity of the local librarian who had reached out to the museum, and told them about the benefits of MAP. I emailed the librarian to ask her if that was the case, and she said yes, she had talked to the museum about MAP. Thanks to her efforts, effective May 24 this museum will be one of our new partners in the MAP program: http://www.ferris.edu/jimcrow/values.htm 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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Michigan Innovative Users Group (MIUG) Call for Proposals
by Olson, Donna 28 Feb '15

28 Feb '15

Greetings iii users! The Michigan Innovative Users Group (MIUG) Steering Committee is now 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. Ideas for poster sessions are also welcome. In addition, if you are presenting at the IUG Conference in April, please consider presenting at the MIUG. You may submit your proposals using the Proposal Submission Form<http://www.miug.org/> found on the MIUG site<http://www.miug.org/>. Deadline for proposals is Friday, April 17, 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 and we thank you in advance for your support and commitment to MIUG. Thanks, Donna, MIUG Chair Find us at www.miug.org<http://www.miug.org>! Join our listserv! [cid:image001.gif@01D052A2.89AF48D0]<http://www.howelllibrary.org/>Donna Olson Information Specialist 314 W Grand River, Howell, MI 48843 (517) 546-0720 x131 | (517) 546-1494 (fx) www.howelllibrary.org<http://www.howelllibrary.org/> www.linkedin.com/in/olsondonna<http://www.linkedin.com/in/olsondonna> "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." Eleanor Roosevelt

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Zinio training at Canton Public Library - Wednesday, March 4th, 10am-12pm
by Megan Esseltine Hathaway 28 Feb '15

28 Feb '15

I am posting to let everyone know about a training opportunity at the Canton Public Library this coming Wednesday, 3/04 from 10am to 12pm. Jim Flury sent out emails to TLN Zinio contacts, but I wanted to spread the word a little more, since we still have room in the session. Jim Keating and Brad Gray from Recorded Books are conducting Zinio training sessions at five TLN libraries next week. If you are interested in hearing about Zinio's new features, please RSVP to hathawaym@cantonpl by Tuesday, March 03. Best, Megan Hathaway Canton Public Library

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Job Posting at Grand Rapids Public Library
by John Baar 27 Feb '15

27 Feb '15

TITLE: Librarian I – Branch Manager DEPARTMENT: Van Belkum Branch RATE OF PAY: $24.6278 to $30.8861 per hr. POSTING DATE: February 12, 2015 CLOSING DATE: Until filled HOURS: 40 hours per week; weekend & evening work is required. Grand Rapids Public Library, a nationally recognized and innovative leader in library service, seeks a forward-thinking, creative leader for the position of Librarian I. Located in the heart of Grand Rapids, Michigan's second largest city and the urban center of a growing region of more than 1 million people, the Grand Rapids Public Library is known for its outstanding collections, unique programs, community partnerships, and excellent service. Grand Rapids is full of creative energy—dazzling art and culture, amazing dining and nightlife, inspiring natural beauty and exhilarating community spirit. It is a remarkable place to live and work. This is a full-time professional Librarian position. The work includes providing reference and readers advisory to patrons in a busy urban library. The position will also include program development and outreach. The successful candidate will be committed and skilled at providing a phenomenal customer experience via one-on-one interactions, programming, and outreach. The person hired for this position will be service-focused, flexible in a quickly changing environment, and an innovator. This outstanding hire will be excited about growing, learning, and sharing their knowledge and understanding with both peers and patrons. The candidate must have the ability to use computers for various functions and the ability to teach these skills to others. MINIMUM TRAINING: Masters Degree in Library Science or any equivalent combination of training and experience. Apply in writing, with relevant information regarding your experience and qualifications, to John E. Baar in the Human Resources Office by 5:00 pm on the closing date. John E. Baar jbaar(a)grpl.org GRPL 111 Library St. NE Grand Rapids, MI 49503

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Job Posting at Grand Rapids Public Library
by John Baar 27 Feb '15

27 Feb '15

TITLE: Librarian I – Branch Manager DEPARTMENT: Van Belkum Branch RATE OF PAY: $24.6278 to $30.8861 per hr. POSTING DATE: February 12, 2015 CLOSING DATE: Until filled HOURS: 40 hours per week; weekend & evening work is required. Grand Rapids Public Library, a nationally recognized and innovative leader in library service, seeks a forward-thinking, creative leader for the position of Librarian I. Located in the heart of Grand Rapids, Michigan's second largest city and the urban center of a growing region of more than 1 million people, the Grand Rapids Public Library is known for its outstanding collections, unique programs, community partnerships, and excellent service. Grand Rapids is full of creative energy—dazzling art and culture, amazing dining and nightlife, inspiring natural beauty and exhilarating community spirit. It is a remarkable place to live and work. This is a full-time professional Librarian position. The work includes providing reference and readers advisory to patrons in a busy urban library. The position will also include program development and outreach. The successful candidate will be committed and skilled at providing a phenomenal customer experience via one-on-one interactions, programming, and outreach. The person hired for this position will be service-focused, flexible in a quickly changing environment, and an innovator. This outstanding hire will be excited about growing, learning, and sharing their knowledge and understanding with both peers and patrons. The candidate must have the ability to use computers for various functions and the ability to teach these skills to others. MINIMUM TRAINING: Masters Degree in Library Science or any equivalent combination of training and experience. Apply in writing, with relevant information regarding your experience and qualifications, to John E. Baar in the Human Resources Office by 5:00 pm on the closing date.

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FOML Outstanding Friends of Library Merit Award winners
by Linda Pierce 27 Feb '15

27 Feb '15

The Friends of Michigan Libraries (FOML) Board of Directors congratulates the winners of the 2014 Outstanding Friends of the Library Merit Award. For a library serving a population less than 12,000, the FOML Awards Committee has selected: * Friends of New Buffalo Library* For the first time ever, the committee has chosen two winners for a library serving a population greater than 12,000. The FOML Awards Committee has selected: * Friends of Hackley Public Library *and * Friends of the Salem-South Lyon District Library* The committee was impressed with the successful and distinctive activities that these Friends groups carried out in 2014. The winners will be presented with their award and a $400 check at the FOML Spring Workshop and Fred Ruffner Symposium on Thursday, April 23rd, at the Rochester Hills Public Library, where there will be a brief presentation on their 2014 activities. Michigan Friends groups who have an interest in applying for this award can find a description and more information on the Award of Merit link on the FOML website: http://foml.org/foml-merit-award/. Paul Snyder, President Friends of Michigan Libraries ### -- 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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IP Survey for academic library managers and administrators
by Elizabeth Martin 27 Feb '15

27 Feb '15

****Apologies for Cross Posting**** Hello list members. I am emailing to resend the survey on Impostor Phenomenon. Sadly, due to a technological issue I’ve lost all the data from the previous survey. If you are in a management or administrative role in your institution please follow the link to the survey, https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2V5WX8K . My original email is below and offers more explanation. Thank you for your time and patience. ________________________________________ Beth Martin Head Librarian of Professional Programs & Economics Department Liaison Librarian GVSU Libraries DEV 132A, Steelcase Library 401 W. Fulton Ave. Grand Rapids, MI. 49504 616-331-7344 martelia(a)gvsu.edu On 4/17/14, 8:43 PM, "martelia(a)gvsu.edu<mailto:martelia@gvsu.edu>" <martelia(a)gvsu.edu<mailto:martelia@gvsu.edu>> wrote: This is your invitation to participate in an online survey regarding Impostor Phenomenon among managers and administrators in academic libraries. Imposter Phenomenon (IP), also known as Imposter Syndrome, has been a popular topic in higher education for over 30 years. The idea comes from two psychologists, Dr. Pauline Rose Clance and Dr. Suzanne Ament Imes, both of whom noticed reoccurring anxieties among successful women/men in managerial roles. The idea behind IP is that no matter how hard one works, or how successful one becomes, the individual feels like a fraud. At any moment they will be “found out” by supervisors that they are not as “good”, “intelligent”, or “successful” as they appear to be. They feel as if their success was by chance or by luck and not from their own abilities. There is no known or expected risk, threat, or harm to either potential project participants or project participants or others. The short survey should take approximately 15-25 minutes to complete. A portion of this survey contains the Clance Impostor Phenomenon Scale (CIPS) with permission of the author (see permission statement below). No data is saved until the participant submits the full survey. You are asked to voluntarily provide specific information to this web site. You may skip any question, or stop participating at any time. The information collected will be used for the stated purposes of this research project only and will not be provided to any other party for any other reason at any time except and only if required by law. You should be aware that although the information you provide is anonymous, it is transmitted in a non-secure manner. There is a remote chance that skilled, knowledgeable persons unaffiliated with this research project could track the information you provide to the IP address of the computer from which you send it. However, your personal identity cannot be determined. Responses are anonymous and data will be reported without any identifying characteristics. The results from this survey will be presented at conferences and disseminated in other research articles. If you have any questions please contact, Elizabeth Martin, Head of Professional Programs, Grand Valley State University, martelia(a)gvsu.edu<mailto:martelia@gvsu.edu>

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