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[michlib-l] job posting: Branch Operations Manager-Genesee District Library
by Jerilyn Escamilla 19 Dec '14

19 Dec '14

The Genesee District Library is seeking a full-time Branch Operations Manager. Deadline for resume submission is Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at 5PM. JOB TITLE: Branch Operations Manager REPORTS TO: Library Director CLASSIFICATION: Full-Time / Exempt CLOSING DATE: January 7, 2015 Send cover letter and resume to: jescamilla(a)thegdl.org<mailto:jescamilla@thegdl.org> or Genesee District Library HR Department G-4195 W. Pasadena Ave. Flint, MI 48504 JOB SUMMARY This position has the responsibility for the overall planning, supervising, organizing, and implementing branch services for all the Genesee District Library (GDL) branches in accordance with Library policies and procedures. This includes directing operations to meet patron and staff needs. Works cooperatively with other management team members to fulfill the Library's mission. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Coordinates work schedules and attendance records according to library policies, procedures and union contract. * Serves as the primary channel of communication between branch services and the library directors via meetings, memos and other communications. Keeps management informed of problems and recommends solutions. * Meets regularly and works cooperatively with the Administrative team regarding library policies, procedures and plans; conveys concerns and relays decisions and policies to branch staff. * Fosters and actively monitors the development and utilization of Branch Librarians; develops team work by setting standards for effective work behaviors and demonstrates them consistently; evaluates performance of branch staff. * Upholds the principles of intellectual freedom, privacy of records and the code of professional ethics. * Primary contact for the enforcement of GDL policies, procedures and the patron code of conduct involving concerns and issues by patrons. * Participates in at least one professional association; keeps aware of library developments and trends, online and other services. * Visits branches on a regular basis for meetings with Branch Librarians to determine areas in need of modification and improvement for public services. * Maintains professional relationships with administrators, staff, professional and institutional organizations, the community at large and various outside agencies. * Works in conjunction with Human Resources Manager in the area of training, performance evaluations, seniority levels and staffing issues including participation in the interview process and others areas as needed. * Proposes changes and additions in branch services, procedures, staffing and assists in the development of long-range plans. * Assists with collection evaluations and makes recommendations for purchase or de-selection. * Ensures compliance of all pertinent Federal, State and local laws, regulations and ordinances and library policies and procedures. * Ensures safety policies and procedures are current and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, ordinances and library policies. * Routinely seeks out and identifies sources for grant funding opportunities. Prepares well-written and documented grant proposals. * Evaluate business needs, objectives and goals, researching products available and designating procedures to best meet GDL needs. * Review on a continual basis departmental procedures, GDL policies and procedures, staffing and equipment for maximum efficiency while controlling costs. * Enforce GDL policies and procedures as a member of management for all employees. * Participates in at least one professional association; keeps aware of library developments and trends, online and other services. * Prepares reports as needed for the Director, Management Team Members, Library Board and other agencies as required. * Attends board meetings as scheduled. * Performs related work as required. (Duties listed above are not intended to be all-inclusive or to limit duties that might reasonably be assigned.) REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES * Extensive knowledge and experience with library operations and current trends and developments in the field of library science. * Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with a diverse staff and patronage. * Demonstrated leadership skills. * Ability to work in a team environment and maintain effective working relationships with general public and employees. * Ability to multi-task in conjunction with daily operations. * Ability to exercise constructive judgment in analyzing, evaluating and solving problems of procedural, organizational, administrative and technical nature. * Ability to recognize and re-assign priorities based on the needs of the organization. EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE * Master's Degree in Library or Information Science from an American Library Association accredited library school. * Possession of Level 1 Librarian Certification from State of Michigan within ninety (90) days of hire. * Four or more years as a Librarian. * Experience with the Sierra ILS preferred. * Experience with union contracts and labor relations preferred. WILL BE REQUIRED TO * Work a flexible schedule as needed. * Be on call for emergencies weekends and evenings. * Serve as weekend administrator on a rotating basis. WORK ENVIRONMENT The location of the work site is primarily the GDL Headquarters location. The position requires extensive travel within Genesee County, primarily to GDL branch locations. Noise level in the work environment is usually low and work is typically performed indoors. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently sit, stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, and reach forward and above the head. The employee will occasionally lift and/or move equipment up to fifty (50) pounds. Specific vision and hearing abilities are required by this job. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT Possession of a valid Michigan driver's license and vehicle for use on company business. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by personnel assigned to this position. The tasks are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by those in this classification. The Genesee District Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer Jerilyn Escamilla Genesee District Library Human Resources Manager Phone (810)230-3340 Fax (810)230-0277 jescamilla(a)thegdl.org

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Patron Surveys
by Brian Johnston 19 Dec '14

19 Dec '14

Hello Everyone, Does anyone have any sample patron feedback surveys that they would be willing to share? Also, how did you go about distributing them (paper copy at the front desk, online form, did you offer incentives, etc.)? Thanks, Brian R. Johnston Head of Public Services Lincoln Township Public Library 2099 W. John Beers Road Stevensville, MI 49127 (269) 429-9575 bjohnston(a)lincolnlib.org

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FW: USAC’s Schools and Libraries News Brief SPECIAL EDITION - FY2015 Application Filing Window Dates Announced
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 19 Dec '14

19 Dec '14

Greetings, The FCC has some tips for filing for E-Rate this year. Specifically, they are saying that whatever your usual timeframe is for preparing to file, leave extra time. More information will be required from you this year but that information will be saved electronically for future filing years. And may the Force be with you this filing season! Sonya Schryer Norris Library Consultant and Plinkit Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-373-4457 http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan http://www.mel.org<http://www.mel.org/> http://www.michlibrary.org<http://www.michlibrary.org/> Invest in a child’s future today. Support the MDE Culture of Reading. www.michigan.gov/cultureofreading<http://www.michigan.gov/cultureofreading> [Culture of Reading-A (2)] From: SL News Brief [mailto:SLNewsBrief@lists.universalservice.org] Sent: Friday, December 19, 2014 12:13 PM To: Norris, Sonya (MDE) Subject: USAC’s Schools and Libraries News Brief SPECIAL EDITION - FY2015 Application Filing Window Dates Announced December 19, 2014 FY2015 Application Filing Window Dates Announced The FCC Form 471 application filing window for Funding Year 2015 will open at noon EST on Wednesday, January 14, 2015 and will close at 11:59 pm EDT on Thursday, March 26, 2015. The filing window will be open for 72 days. Be sure to review the FY2015 Eligible Services List<https://apps.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-14-1556A1.pdf> for details on products and services that are eligible for E-rate discounts in FY2015. We will issue the customary Letter to the Field around the time that the FCC Form 471 application filing window opens to provide filing information and deadline reminders related to the window. Meanwhile, keep the following in mind: * You can file an FCC Form 470 now if you are ready to do so; you don't need to wait for the window to open. To file an FCC Form 470 online, go to the Apply Online<http://www.sl.universalservice.org/menu.asp> page and click on the "Create Form 470" button. * You must wait 28 days after the FCC Form 470 is POSTED to the USAC website before you can select a service provider, sign a contract (if applicable), and submit an FCC Form 471. If you issue an RFP after the FCC Form 470 is posted, you must wait 28 days from the release of the RFP to select a service provider. * Thursday, February 26, 2015 is the last day to post an FCC Form 470 to the USAC website or issue an RFP and still complete all of these actions before the window closes. You can find additional program guidance documents in the Reference Area<http://www.usac.org/sl/tools/reference-area.aspx> of the USAC website.

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Celebrating MeLCat!
by Megan Dudek 19 Dec '14

19 Dec '14

Hi everyone! MeLCat is turning 10 years old on January 10th, and we need you to help us celebrate! We want to hear your MeLCat stories and comments and see your photos and videos; we look forward to anything at all you would like to share. Please send those as soon as you can to me at: dudekm(a)mcls.org Thanks, Megan Megan Dudek MeL Catalog Training & Support Librarian Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 1407 Rensen St., Suite 1, Lansing, MI 48910-3657 800.530.9019 ext 153 www.mcls.org

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auditors
by Lisa Waskin 19 Dec '14

19 Dec '14

We discussed at last night's board meeting that it has been while since we went out to bid for auditors. We are not having any real issue with our current company, but just wanted to get some comparisons, and see if there is anyone out there who we might like better. If any of you in the UP have someone you have really enjoyed working with who you feel does a good job and is reasonably priced, please share the information. Likewise, if there is anyone you have had issues with, we would appreciate that information as well. If you are not comfortable emailing that, please feel free to give me a call at (906) 632-9331. I am here Tuesdays-Saturdays. Thank you, Lisa Lisa Poignant Waskin Director Superior District Library 541 Library Drive Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783 906.632.9331 v 906.635.0210 f lisaw(a)uproc.lib.mi.us http://joomla.uproc.lib.mi.us/SDL/

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Board Trustees:
by Myla Stuart 19 Dec '14

19 Dec '14

Does anyone have a protocol or guidelines for Library Board members attending ALA or other professional conventions/meetings? Do you reimburse costs for out of state conventions or conferences? -- *Myla-Jean Stuart, Director* Comstock Township Library 6130 King Highway PO Box 25 Comstock, Michigan 49041 269-345-0136 stuartmyla(a)gmail.com

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Tumblebooks Subscription
by Jessica Wilhoite 19 Dec '14

19 Dec '14

Hi all, We currently have a subscription to Tumblebooks. We really like it and try to recommend it to patrons as often as we can. However, we have seen a HUGE decline in our usage stats and we were wondering if anyone else was experiencing the same thing? If so, do you have a guess as to why there has been such a decline? Our subscription is almost up and the price has gone up a little this year. Before renewing, can anyone tell me if you use something similar to Tumblebooks that might be a little bit cheaper or that you would just recommend over Tumblebooks anyway? Thank you. -- Jessica Wilhoite Youth Librarian Romulus Public Library 11121 Wayne Rd. Romulus, MI 48174 (734)955-4517

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Library Director position -Bay County Library System
by Eileen Schulz 19 Dec '14

19 Dec '14

LIBRARY DIRECTOR The board of Trustees of the Bay County Library System seeks an energetic and visionary leader as its next Library Director to further strengthen library services to a county-wide community of 107,771. The Bay County Library System is made up of 3 Branches, 1 Main Library and a bookmobile. The 2015 operating budget is estimated to be $4.9 million, with an estimated 59 FTE's. Among many professional and personal qualities the Board desires in a new Director, the successful candidate must demonstrate outstanding communication and people skills, keen understanding of public finance, management, and the know how to develop services and programs that actively position and promote the library throughout the community. Qualifications: ALA accredited Master's Degree in Library Science and a minimum 8 years experience in a public library in an administrative or supervisory capacity. Salary: DOQ with an outstanding benefit package. All correspondence can be directed to Eileen Schulz, Administrative Assistant, Bay County Library System, 500 Center Ave., Bay City MI 48708, (989)894-2837 ext. 2225 E-mail: eschulz(a)baycountylibrary.org <mailto:e.schulz@vlc.lib.mi.us> A complete job description can be located at: www.baycountylibrary.org <http://www.baycountylibrary.org/> Deadline: February 2, 2015 Required Material: Resume, cover letter and 3 professional references Send To: Administrative Assistant Job #BCLS 12-14 Bay County Library System 500 Center Ave. Bay City, MI 48708 Bay County Library System is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Re: [Michlib-l] Federal Tax Forms @ the Library - Not!
by Debbie Gallagher 19 Dec '14

19 Dec '14

Well, I don't know about you Linda, but frankly I'm shocked! shocked! that the IRS did not send the supplemental order form for 1040 EZs when promised. I've only sent emails about every three days since December 1st asking where the supplemental order form is and am now convinced they've decided to wait and mail it from the North Pole on the 24th as a special gift to libraries for our good behavior last tax season. I sent another urgent, urgent, email today and will follow-up with the Hotline (smile when you say that). Just listen for those sleigh bells at your library's back door. Debbie Gallagher > Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2014 19:44:32 -0500 > From: lsims(a)hazel-park.lib.mi.us > To: melgovt(a)hotmail.com > Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Federal Tax Forms @ the Library - Not! > > Hi Debbie - has there been an order form for the 1040ez that I missed??? I don't remember getting one. > > Linda, Hazel Park Memorial Library > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Debbie Gallagher <melgovt(a)hotmail.com> > To: Michlib-L <michlib-l(a)mail2.mcls.org> > Sent: Tue, 04 Nov 2014 09:09:39 -0500 (EST) > Subject: [Michlib-l] Federal Tax Forms @ the Library - Not! > > You may have noticed from your order TFOP Order Form 8635 that the IRS finally sent, they have dropped some very important forms & pubs from the list. Here are the two most egregious (isn't that a great word, sounds so William Buckley when you say it) omissions: > - Form 1040 EZ and Instructions 1040 EZ > - Publication 17 > 1040EZ ? Excuse me? > Although emails and phone calls from govdoc'ers have gone unreturned the IRS did put a small item on the TFOP web site that they may "possibly offer additional items at the end of November." > So we'll have to order what we can while we can and stay tuned for further announcements from the great and wonderful . . . never mind. > Debbie Gallagher >

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Santa Recommendation
by Jason Groth 19 Dec '14

19 Dec '14

Hello everyone, If you’re ever in need of a Santa performer, Santa’s Agent (Michael A. Deller) is the way to go! Feedback from patrons and staff soared well-beyond my already heightened expectations. He was prompt, professional, and engaged everyone with warmth, kindness, and that Santa-style cheer. The authentic Santa beard was a nice touch too! If anyone is interested, you can contact him at: http://santas-agent.com/ 248-719-2820 Merry Christmas all! Jason Groth -- Jason Groth Public Relations and Programs Coordinator Sterling Heights Public Library 586-446-2669 grothj(a)libcoop.net

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