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New Mom's group
by Mary Daugherty 12 Sep '15

12 Sep '15

HI, We are considering starting a New Mom's group next year at our library. I am looking for advice/suggestions on how to do this successfully. All input is welcome! Thanks, -- Mary Daugherty Early Literacy Specialist Brighton District Library (810) 229-6541 maryd(a)brightonlibrary.info

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One More Question About Volunteers
by Sharon Crotser-Toy 11 Sep '15

11 Sep '15

Hello, again! Our board is interested in formalizing our volunteer process. Specifically, we're looking at creating a policy for volunteers in the library. If your library has any type of formal policy, would you be willing to share? Thanks so much! I'm nearly certain this will be my last "volunteer" question... -Sharon Crotser-Toy Assistant Director Allegan District Library 269-673-4625

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Rockin in Little Rock ARSL conference
by Colleen Leddy 11 Sep '15

11 Sep '15

If you're thinking of attending this conference for small and rural libraries it's time to register to get the best deal... *For immediate release:* Online registration for the Association for Rural and Small Libraries annual conference #ARSL2015 in Little Rock, Arkansas Oct. 1st-3rd is winding down. You have until Monday, Sept. 21st to pay the advanced rate of $325 and receive all conference meals. Any on-site registrations will be the same $325, but will not include ticketed meal events (including key note speaker lunches.) So don't delay, and make sure you are registered for a conference built just for small and rural libraries! More information is available on the ARSL website <http://arsl.info/category/conferences/2015-conference/> or you can contact us via e-mail at rurallibraries(a)gmail.com . We sure hope to see you *Rockin in Little Rock* with us at #ARSL2015. Thank you, Julie Elmore ARSL 2015 Conference Committee Colleen Leddy, Director Stair District Library 228 W. Main St. Morenci, MI 49256 517/458-6510 Monday & Wednesday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Roscommon needs you to vote for us!
by Lisa Sutton 11 Sep '15

11 Sep '15

WE NEED YOU! The Friends of the Roscommon Library need everyone's help! We have been chosen as one of ten finalists in the Mercantile Bank of Michigan's Giving Together $5,000 grant program. We applied for the grant to help support RADL's 2016 Summer Reading Program for children and adults. Voting period is Sept. 14-21. You may only vote one time. To vote-go to www.facebook.com/MercBank. Share this information on your Facebook page and encourage your friends and family to vote. Help our small rural library continue to provide a dynamic summer reading program to all!

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Kerrytown Book Festival this Sunday
by Murphy, Edwina (MDE) 11 Sep '15

11 Sep '15

The Michigan Center for the Book will be hosting a booth at the Kerrytown Book Festival this Sunday. It is meant to be a great day so please do stop by and have a chat and enjoy all the events. http://www.kerrytownbookfest.org. Look for the Michigan Center for the Book listing in the 2015 brochure! Edwina A. Murphy Michigan Collection Librarian Michigan Center for the Book Library of Michigan 702 West Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48909

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Wayne State Promotes Kafi Kumasi to Associate Professor
by Stephen Bajjaly 11 Sep '15

11 Sep '15

The Wayne State School of Library and Information Science is pleased to announce that faculty member Kafi D. Kumasi has been awarded tenure and promoted to Associate Professor, effective August 2015. Kumasi, a SLIS faculty member since 2009, teaches in the areas of school library media, urban librarianship, multicultural services and resources, and research methods. A Laura Bush 21st century scholar, she holds a PhD in Curriculum Studies from Indiana University, Bloomington; the MLIS from Wayne State; and a BS in Education from the University of Michigan. Kumasi's research interests revolve around issues of literacy, equity and diversity, particularly in urban educational environments spanning K12 and graduate school contexts. In addition to her teaching and research duties, Kumasi serves as the Faculty Liaison/Lead Instructor for the School's current IMLS grant, Project IDoL<http://idol.slis.wayne.edu/>, Increasing the Diversity of Librarianship, and as a Mentor for The Lilead Fellows Program<http://lileadproject.org/the-lilead-fellows-program/>, an advanced professional development opportunity for school district library supervisors. Stephen T. Bajjaly Associate Dean and Professor School of Library & Information Science Wayne State University, Detroit, MI slis.wayne.edu

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Bloomfield Twp Public Library-Monitor
by Andrea Aragona 11 Sep '15

11 Sep '15

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE POSITION TITLE: Monitor DEPARTMENT: Facility Services, reporting to Department Head RESPONSIBILITIES: Direct public service: provides positive, pleasant professional services to public whenever encountered in the building or on the grounds; support for meeting room set ups and equipment; building security and patron safety. Indirect public service: keeps statistics for reporting, uses current technologies for communication, assists with department services, including closing procedures; communicates regularly and effectively with the Senior and area authorities; and follows the direction of the supervisor. Policy: assists in the development and implementation of library policies and procedures. REQUIREMENTS: Minimum: High school diploma; experience working with conflict resolution. Strong attention to detail; dependable and flexible work habits. Able to lift, push or pull 50 pounds. Able to visually review materials and discern voice and audible tones. Able to stand or walk for 90% of work shift. Desire to serve the public in a positive manner. Desirable: Public library work experience. HOURS: Part-time, 10 to 15 hours weekly, will include evenings, weekends, and occasional Friday after-hours special events. Sunday hours are paid at time and one-half. WAGE & BENEFITS: $9.95 per hour with increase possible upon successful completion of three-month orientation. APPLICATION, RESUME AND COVER LETTER DUE: October 5, 2015 TO: Careers Bloomfield Township Public Library 1099 Lone Pine Road Bloomfield Township, MI 48302-2410 248.642.5800 FAX: 248.642.4175 Email: careers(a)btpl.org Bloomfield Township Public Library champions the power of words to spark discovery and imagination. To learn more about us, visit our web site: www.btpl.org MONITOR TYPICAL WORK WEEK'S TASKS A typical work week for the Monitor may include: * check in with Senior and Reception each shift * walk through library during busy evening and weekend hours * assist Senior in patron medical emergencies * assist in difficult patron-staff interactions * monitor audiovisual collection to prevent theft or vandalism * assure safety of patrons during peak building crowds * assist meeting room users with safe entry and egress * verify building security at closing * direct patrons in tornado and fire emergencies in conjunction with Senior direction * interpret meeting room policies * oversee study room use, including carrying out food and beverage usage policy * ensures code of conduct policy is carried out fairly and consistently * inform and assist patrons to observe policy regarding cell phone use and appropriate locations Andrea Aragona Bloomfield Township Public Library 248-642-5800 x 113

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Employment Opportunity - PT Library Assistant - Circulation
by Diane Serresseque 11 Sep '15

11 Sep '15

September 11, 2015 Position Available: Part Time Library Assistant Circulation Services Department Salary: Starting Salary $11.91 per hour Part-time Position: 24 hours per week scheduled at either Library Branch, contingent on staff needs. Flexible schedule required to include evenings, Saturdays and Sundays. Fringe Benefits: Excellent Please respond with a cover letter, resume and application. Application is available at http://farmlib.org/application to: Elyse Streit, Director Farmington Community Library 32737 West Twelve Mile Road Farmington Hills, MI 48334 Elyse.Streit(a)farmlib.org<mailto:Elyse.Streit@farmlib.org> Deadline for Applications: September 21, 2015 by 5:00 p.m. Interviews will be conducted on Monday, September 28, 2015 Job Summary: Under the supervision of Circulation Department Head, employees in this classification perform clerical and operational functions to ensure the orderly flow of materials and services in the Circulation Services Department. Part-time employees are scheduled to work 24 hours per week at either Library Branch, contingent on staff needs. Hours will be scheduled to include evenings, Saturdays and an occasional Sunday. Essential Duties and Responsibilities May Include: * Provides a full range of circulation services for the public utilizing an automated circulation system and an automated materials handling system. * Provides directional and other assistance to the public, as appropriate. * Responsible for answering incoming calls and directing telephone requests. * Counts, records and deposits fines, fees, copier and other revenue from cash register. * Reconciles circulation reports. * Completes additional circulation-related tasks. Minimum Qualifications: * Knowledge generally obtained through a minimum of two years of college courses directed to a Library Technician's degree or advanced study or its equivalent in experience, training or independent study. * Computer knowledge is a necessary component which also includes accuracy and skill in keyboarding, spelling, English and grammar. * Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing. * Positive service attitude. * Ability to promote and maintain effective relationships with the public and other staff. * Ability to understand and correctly interpret Library Policies and Procedures. * Familiarity with daily banking: preparing deposits, reconciling register and register reports. Physical Activity Requirements: [Degree of physical demands (strength) usually associated with the essential functions of the job] Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Light Work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree. The type of physical demands usually associated with the essential functions of this classification are: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching overhead and horizontally, handling, fingering, feeling, talking, hearing and seeing. Equipment Commonly Associated with this Job: Computer, calculator, barcode scanner, cash register, telephone reception system, office machinery, conveyor belt and book trucks, among others. Employee Classification: Part-Time Library Assistant I Part-time employees are regularly scheduled to work 24 hours per week, with the majority of that time assigned to work at a public service desk. Job requirements remain the same criteria as those for full-time Library Assistant I. Diane Serresseque Executive Assistant Farmington Community Library 32737 West Twelve Mile Road Farmington Hills, MI 48334 (248) 848-4303 Phone (248) 553-6892 Fax

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Fwd: NBC Learn September 2015 Newsletter
by Biggs, Deb Renee (MDE) 11 Sep '15

11 Sep '15

You all probably get this, but passing along in any case.... Deb Deb Renee Biggs Michigan eLibrary & Outreach Coordinator Library of Michigan --------------------------- 517-373-4466 biggsd(a)michigan.gov<mailto:biggsd@michigan.gov> http://mel.org http://facebook.com/mel.org Begin forwarded message: From: NBC Learn <contactus(a)nbclearn.com<mailto:contactus@nbclearn.com>> Date: September 10, 2015 at 11:25:17 AM EDT To: <biggsthomasd(a)michigan.gov<mailto:biggsthomasd@michigan.gov>> Subject: NBC Learn September 2015 Newsletter Reply-To: <contactus(a)nbclearn.com<mailto:contactus@nbclearn.com>> If you are having trouble viewing this email click here<http://marketing.nbclearn.com/c.html?ufl=2&rtr=on&s=xahkr7,6egh,5h,hk3d,894…> to view it on a web page. [NBC Learn] This Month‘s Featured Teaching and Learning Resources from NBC Learn Welcome Friends of NBC Learn! 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Current Events with Spanish subtitles go back to January 2015 and will continue every week in the future. Featured Collections in September Celebrate Constitution Day with the "Living Constitution" [Constitution] Bring the U.S. Constitution to life on Constitution Day, September 17, with the Living Constitution (K12<http://marketing.nbclearn.com/c.html?ufl=2&rtr=on&s=xahkr7,6egh,5h,zih,4z6e…> / HE<http://marketing.nbclearn.com/c.html?ufl=2&rtr=on&s=xahkr7,6egh,5h,pjh,74f9…>) section of the NBC Learn U.S Government & Politics Collection. You’ll find hundreds of stories that showcase every article, section and amendment to the Constitution, including landmark Supreme Court cases and decisions that have had an impact on the lives of all Americans. A Week That Changed America Just fourteen years ago, the September 11th attacks devastated our nation. But many of your students are too young to remember that day. Help them understand one of the most challenging times in American history with breaking news from that fateful morning, coverage of the efforts to clear and rebuild at Ground Zero, and reflections by prominent Americans in the years that followed. [https://static.nbclearn.com/files/icue/us_history/late_20th_century/united_…]<http://marketing.nbclearn.com/c.html?ufl=2&rtr=on&s=xahkr7,6egh,5h,ajt2,iqr…> September 11th: Timeline of Events K-12<http://marketing.nbclearn.com/c.html?ufl=2&rtr=on&s=xahkr7,6egh,5h,cqrv,a4d…> | Higher Ed<http://marketing.nbclearn.com/c.html?ufl=2&rtr=on&s=xahkr7,6egh,5h,54mf,id2…> [https://betap.nbclearn.com/files/icue/in_the_news/november_2010/week_of_nov…] President George W. Bush Reflects on September 11th K-12<http://marketing.nbclearn.com/c.html?ufl=2&rtr=on&s=xahkr7,6egh,5h,ztq,jnj8…> | Higher Ed<http://marketing.nbclearn.com/c.html?ufl=2&rtr=on&s=xahkr7,6egh,5h,h5cy,9ds…> [https://static.nbclearn.com/files/nbclearn/2013/May/13/h0o4m6407_640x480.jpg] Explore the September 11th Full Collection K-12<http://marketing.nbclearn.com/c.html?ufl=2&rtr=on&s=xahkr7,6egh,5h,1vkk,1r1…> | Higher Ed<http://marketing.nbclearn.com/c.html?ufl=2&rtr=on&s=xahkr7,6egh,5h,jiys,le9…> New to the Parent Toolkit: Back-to-School Videos [Parent Toolkit] The Education Nation Parent Toolkit team has been working all summer to come up with fun original videos in English and Spanish to help parents get back into the school swing and support their child’s overall development. All videos are coming soon to NBC Learn, and in the meantime, you can see them all here<http://marketing.nbclearn.com/c.html?ufl=2&rtr=on&s=xahkr7,6egh,5h,8ge9,9zm…> on the Parent Toolkit page! 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NBC Learn K-12 Subscriber Spotlight [K12 Spotlight] Meet Timothy Anger, a high school history teacher at Archbishop Hannan High School in Covington, Louisiana. We spoke with him about how he integrates NBC Learn into his courses in AP U.S History, Civics, Law, and Contemporary Issues. “In each of my classes, I show two current events resources that are specifically related to the subject I’m teaching,” he says. “If we’re studying British Common Law for example, I might show a one-minute video<http://marketing.nbclearn.com/c.html?ufl=2&rtr=on&s=xahkr7,6egh,5h,59e9,d3i…> of Chief Justice Roberts talking about the Magna Carta and its influence on American law.” “For subjects that will appear on the AP exam, it’s helpful to reinforce those points with NBC Learn video clips. 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There are so many famous speeches, press conferences – it is the best teaching resource I have come across.” Anger’s students even take their enthusiasm home with them. “One of my students tweeted that he would miss using NBC Learn over summer break!” And their parents are equally impressed. “I often receive feedback about how excited they are that their kids want to talk about things that are going on in the world. These are our future voters, and they need this knowledge so that they can be informed decision-makers.” NBC Learn Higher Ed Subscriber Spotlight [Spotlight Photo] Meet Dr. David Allard, a Biology professor at Texas A&M University – Texarkana. Allard, a 40-year faculty member, has embraced using educational multimedia in the classroom. Allard integrates NBC Learn videos into his PowerPoint presentations, and he shared a few different ways this has helped enhance his lectures. 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RFID & Security Gate Removal
by Laura J. Kraly 11 Sep '15

11 Sep '15

Hi everyone, We're currently going through the process of decommissioning our RFID system in favor of a barcode-based circulation and self-check setup. We are discussing removing the non-functional security gates from our entryways on accessibility and aesthetic grounds, but our board wanted to know if other libraries experienced an increase in materials theft as a consequence of removing them. If you have removed security gates and/or moved away from using RFID in your library, I would love to hear about your experiences, particularly if you have any sort of data or numbers-based evidence, although anecdotal information is very welcome too. -- Laura J. Kraly Head of Adult Services Loutit District Library 407 Columbus Ave. Grand Haven, MI 49417 (616) 842-5560 x220 lkraly(a)loutitlibrary.org

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